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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 16h

" #AirPollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes” - Washington Post

Is it time to ask why your city is not prioritising your #health?

HT @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 21h

What would fairness and stability look like for consumers, businesses, for #investors?

Is uncertainty impacting your #InvestmentStrategy?

Capital at risk
www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4520898...

Investment sector demands 'fairness' and 'stability' from Autumn Budget

Calls for the government to prioritise fairness and stability regarding the upcoming Autumn Budget have echoed across the entire financial sector today (24 October).

www.investmentweek.co.uk

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 21h

"The need to tighten UK fiscal policy is also an opportunity" | Martin Wolf, FT

With #Growth forecasts being downgraded is 'being radical ... by now the least risky course'?

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The need to tighten UK fiscal policy is also an opportunity

Keir Starmer’s government should seize the chance to make radical reforms

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ScouseScene @scousescene.bsky.social · 1d

Sunset hits different on Water Street 🧡

📸 Li Mangan

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 21h

"US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting" | BBC News

Did someone say #TradeDeal?
US and China are still talking - good news for everyone!
Are you investing in companies impacted by #tariffs?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.bbc.com/news/article...

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

www.bbc.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 22h

UK productivity being downgraded?
What would that mean for the #Budget?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts

www.bbc.co.uk

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 22h

A cautious outlook in UK #manufacturing?
Do you share that outlook?
Are you #investing in manufacturing?
How are the companies you invest in approaching investment in themselves?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK manufacturers invest at slowest pace since 2017, report says

British manufacturers are investing the least in new equipment relative to their sales since 2017, according to a report from trade body Make UK, which urged the government to streamline tax incentives in next month's annual budget.

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 22h

Is #Growth slowing by more than forecast?
Is the UK economy STAGnating with inFLATION steady but still high?
What would these signs of #stagflation mean for consumers, for businesses, for #investors?

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK budget watchdog expected to cut trend productivity growth forecast by about 0.3 percentage points, FT reports

Britain's Office for Budget Responsibility is expected to cut its trend productivity growth forecast by about 0.3 percentage points, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 22h

"Nothing will work unless you do" | Maya Angelou

#work
#success

A wooden floor with a selection of tools - an axe, a penknife, a hammer, work gloves, etc

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

Has your city been designed for cars or people?
Is where you live designed with drivers or #ActiveTravel in mind?
Would you walk more if the infrastructure encouraged it?

#Liverpool #Manchester #Leeds #Sheffield #Newcastle

HT @brenttoderian.bsky.social
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The design of your city can help make you healthier, study finds

A new study in Nature found when people moved from less walkable U.S. cities to more walkable ones, they increased their levels of physical activity and saw health benefits.

www.cbc.ca

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

Still high at 3.8% UK #inflation bit is now being seen as 'steady'
Could there be #interestrate cuts?
Do you factor 'steady'into your #InvestmentStrategy?

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK gilt yields fall as investors ramp up rate cut bets after steady inflation

Yields on British government bonds fell sharply across maturities on Wednesday as investors bet that unexpectedly steady inflation data will prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates at the end of this year.

www.reuters.com

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Cool Bike Art @coolbikeart1.bsky.social · 3d

Businessman riding a bicycle
Toronto, 1945

Photo of a man in a suit and fedora hat riding a bicycle on a street with cars.

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

He certainly is 🐾

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds promising but is this real growth?

"... against a backdrop of weak employment, high inflation and with tax rises on the horizon, we doubt the retail sector will be able to sustain this strength" | Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Retail sales hit highest level since 2022

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

www.bbc.co.uk

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

"US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting" | BBC News

Did someone say #TradeDeal?
US and China are still talking - good news for everyone!
Are you investing in companies impacted by #tariffs?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.bbc.com/news/article...

US and China agree framework of trade deal ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.

www.bbc.com

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

Record highs in the markets but are you feeling anxious about your #investment portfolio with the continued #economic uncertainty?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/business/fin...

FTSE 100 closes at record high, boosted by financials

Britain's FTSE 100 closed at a record high on Friday, capping a strong week for London equities, as financial stocks gained following upbeat results from NatWest and signs of cooling inflation pressures in the United States.

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the latest 'steady' #inflation figures the expectation is that our homegrown inflation will rise further!
A self fulfilling prophecy or simply being realistic?
Will the UK economy attract #investment?

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK inflation expectations rise to highest since April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

The British public's expectations for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 4.2% in October, the highest since April, a monthly survey by YouGov for U.S. bank Citi showed on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

A cautious outlook in UK #manufacturing?
Do you share that outlook?
Are you #investing in manufacturing?
How are the companies you invest in approaching investment in themselves?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

UK manufacturers invest at slowest pace since 2017, report says

British manufacturers are investing the least in new equipment relative to their sales since 2017, according to a report from trade body Make UK, which urged the government to streamline tax incentives in next month's annual budget.

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 1d

#Monday
Manic or Magic?
Have a great start to the week!

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The Bangles - Manic Monday (Official Video)

YouTube video by TheBanglesVEVO

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 4d

Whatever your plans
#HAVEAGREATWEEKEND
... and #Dance like no one is watching

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Wildlife camera traps captures this orangutan🦧 #shorts #animals

YouTube video by Cinema

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ScouseScene @scousescene.bsky.social · 5d

Strawberry Field recently unveiled a striking new John Lennon Photomosaic in its visitor exhibition, featuring 1,300 images of Beatles fans, Strawberry Field supporters, and famous faces. ❤️

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Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 4d

Although still high at 3.8% UK #inflation is now being seen as 'steady'
Could there be #interestrate cuts?
Does this 'steady' factor into your #InvestmentStrategy?

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds promising but is this real growth?

"... against a backdrop of weak employment, high inflation and with tax rises on the horizon, we doubt the retail sector will be able to sustain this strength" | Alex Kerr, UK economist at Capital Economics

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Retail sales hit highest level since 2022

While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.

www.bbc.co.uk

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 4d

Despite the latest 'steady' #inflation figures the expectation is that our homegrown inflation will rise further!
A self fulfilling prophecy or simply being realistic?
Will the UK economy attract #investment?

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...

www.reuters.com

Raymond James Water Street @rjwaterstreet.bsky.social · 4d

"Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth"
Morgan Freeman

#challenge
#Growth
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Morgan Freeman Quote

Challenge yourself; it’s the only path which leads to growth.

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