With US tariff negotiations still featuring heavily in the news, Raymond James European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers recent developments and their potential effects on the global economy.
Section 899 has been struck out of the US One Big Beautiful Bill legislation
The article explores what Section 899 could have meant for global markets and why its absence may prove just as significant as its original inclusion.
This article originally appeared in Investment Strategy Quarterly – July 2025.
Investment Strategy Quarterly – July 2025
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly considers the complexities of today’s markets while drawing insights from the past. This edition includes the historic and current impact of tariffs, asks if the US still holds its safe-haven appeal for investors, and examines energy costs and AI. Closer to home, we take a look at Labour’s first year in office.
The merry, merry month of May
Despite stock markets making strong headway in May, uncertainty proved to be persistent. Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr considers the potential effects on the global economy.
Roses and thorns
With the effects of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump in the White House Rose Garden still to play out, Raymond James European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers some of the potential effects on the global economy.
Raymond James, Thorpe Park Leeds – Wealth Manager of the Year Finalist
We are extremely proud to announce that Raymond James, Thorpe Park Leeds has been shortlisted for Wealth Manager of the Year by the Yorkshire Financial Awards. These awards recognise those who have made a significant impact in their field and speaks volumes of our team’s expertise, dedication and client-centric approach to providing a truly holistic wealth management service.
Investment Strategy Quarterly – April 2025
The second Investment Strategy Quarterly of 2025 takes the lid off some of the big themes in global investments at the moment, including the Trump effect across tariffs, deregulation, deportations and more, as well as options for UK market resilience in the face of challenging times. We also take a look at potential strategies for Europe and the case for industrial metals.
Read all this and more in Investment Strategy Quarterly: Markets on the Clock.
Spring Statement: What does it mean for your finances?
Our Spring Statement article highlights the key points from the Chancellor’s recent announcement, outlining what it means for you ahead of the upcoming tax year.
Sledgehammer
With the current US administration seemingly taking a sledgehammer to established norms, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr considers the potential effects of tariffs, changing international relations, domestic increases in defence spending and more, on investments.
Twin Peaks
Jeremy Batstone-Carr, Raymond James European Strategist, takes a deep dive into some of last month’s destabilising activities including the potential ramifications of the new US administration’s campaign promises and the recent upset in the technology sector generated by China’s norm-busting AI model, DeepSeek.