#InItForTheLongRun

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

UK economy grows just 0.1% in final quarter of 2025 Figure undershoots expectations and caps year of lacklustre growth marked by trade shocks

What's happening to #growth in the UK economy?
How does the lacklustre growth affect your #InvestmentStrategy?
#InItForTheLongRun?

Capital at risk
www.ft.com/content/8d77...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

UK economy grows just 0.1% in final quarter of 2025 Figure undershoots expectations and caps year of lacklustre growth marked by trade shocks

What's happening to #growth in the UK economy?
How does the lacklustre growth affect your #InvestmentStrategy?
#InItForTheLongRun?

Capital at risk
www.ft.com/content/8d77...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

"UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025" BBC News

What happened to #growth in the 'golden quarter'?
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

London's FTSE 100 touches new peak, driven by housebuilders, energy stocks Britain's FTSE 100 touched record highs on Wednesday as gains in home builders and energy shares offset a slump in wealth managers, which came under pressure from concerns about AI disrupting their bu...

Here we go ... banging on about the ups and downs of the #markets again!
But it's what we do - watching, analysing, full time - so you don't have to!
#InItForTheLongRun

"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing" | Warren Buffet

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Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025 Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show.

"UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025" BBC News

What happened to #growth in the 'golden quarter'?
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

London's FTSE 100 touches new peak, driven by housebuilders, energy stocks Britain's FTSE 100 touched record highs on Wednesday as gains in home builders and energy shares offset a slump in wealth managers, which came under pressure from concerns about AI disrupting their bu...

Here we go ... banging on about the ups and downs of the #markets again!
But it's what we do - watching, analysing, full time - so you don't have to!
#InItForTheLongRun

"Risk comes from not knowing what you're doing" | Warren Buffet

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

FTSE 100 slides as BP, Standard Chartered drag The UK's FTSE 100 closed lower on Tuesday, as shares of BP slid after the oil major suspended its share buyback programme, while Standard Chartered slid after the lender announced the departure of its...

"Slip sliding away"
Do you watch the markets?
It's kind of what we do - all the time!
#InItForTheLongRun

"You must never delude yourself into thinking that you're investing when you're speculating" | Benjamin Graham

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

BoE’s Andrew Bailey: World economy ‘remarkably resilient’ amid uncertainty Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said the world economy has been “remarkably resilient” despite “higher policy uncertainty”.

Are you feeling resilient amid uncertainty?
Is your #InvestmentStrategy resilient?
Are you #InItForTheLongRun?

Capital at risk
www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4525366...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

Markets expect UK interest rates to bottom out at 3.0% in Q1 2027, BoE survey shows Investors polled by the Bank of England expect the central bank to steadily cut its main Bank Rate to a low of 3.0% by its March 2027 meeting, down from 3.75% after Thursday's interest rate decision, ...

"How low can you go?"

Markets expectations are for a low of 3% in #interestrates by Q1 2027
Have you factored this in to your #InvestmentStrategy?
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

FTSE 100 little changed on day, logs strong weekly gains London's benchmark stock index was largely unchanged on Friday after a record close the previous day, but it notched up a weekly gain thanks to strong earnings for financials, upbeat data, and strengt...

Strong weekly gains for the FTSE 100
What's your #InvestmentStrategy?
#InItForTheLongRun?
Let's talk

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

1 month ago

London's FTSE 100 hits new high on upbeat economic data, earnings The UK's benchmark index closed at a record high on Thursday after upbeat data underscored the economy's resilience, while a strong earnings run boosted financials.

FTSE 100 hits new highs!

What are you going to do?

"The big money is not in the buying and selling ... but in the waiting." Charlie Munger
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

Charlie Munger Quote The big money is not in the buying and selling ... but in the waiting.

"The big money is not in the buying and selling ... but in the waiting."
Charlie Munger

#ThursdayThoughts
#InItForTheLongRun
www.azquotes.com/quote/1124770

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

UK's FTSE 100 ends flat as energy, retailers weakness counters defence gains London's FTSE 100 was little changed on Thursday as weakness in oil and retailers was offset by rising defence and financials stocks, with the rally in British equities taking a breather after hitting...

Slips and dips!
Do you watch the markets?
Do you get anxious about those highs and lows?
Are you #InItForTheLongRun?
Let's talk

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

FTSE 100 breaks 'historic' 10,000 points mark for the first time in 'best present chancellor could want' The latest record high for the FTSE 100 follows its best year since 2009 and outperformance of rivals.

In case you missed it, the FTSE-100 hit 10,000 this morning
Were you watching?
No?
We were!
#Investing
#InItForTheLongRun

Capital at risk
news.sky.com/story/ftse-1...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

FTSE 100 index hits 10,000 milestone in new year rally A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

"FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time"| BBC News

A positive start to #NewYear2026
#InItForTheLongRun

Capital at risk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

Britain's FTSE-100 hits 10,000 mark, getting 2026 off to strong start London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time on Friday, the latest sign of surging stock markets around the world, and a positive start to 2026 for the long...

In case you missed it, the FTSE-100 just hit 10,000
Were you watching?
No?
We were!
#Investing
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

2 months ago

FTSE 100 closes lower as Wall St mood sours London's FTSE 100 fell on Friday, as a sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by AI angst spoiled the mood across European markets.

Mood swings in the markets?
Day to day fluctuations?
Who bothers with that stuff?
We do!
We take the long view
We're #InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

FTSE 100 closes lower as Wall St mood sours London's FTSE 100 fell on Friday, as a sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by AI angst spoiled the mood across European markets.

Mood swings in the markets?
Day to day fluctuations?
Who bothers with that stuff?
We do!
We take the long view
We're #InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain's financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in artificial intelligence, risky lending and bets...

"Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending" | Reuters

Does this affect your #investment outlook?
Time for a portfolio review?
#InItForTheLongRun?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain's financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in artificial intelligence, risky lending and bets...

"Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending" | Reuters

Does this affect your #investment outlook?
Time for a portfolio review?
#InItForTheLongRun?
Let's talk

Capital at risk
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

FTSE 100 breaks four-month winning streak in November despite recent gains London's FTSE 100 snapped a four-month winning streak on Friday despite recording a weekly gain after a tax-heavy UK budget lifted investor sentiment.

Do you watch the market trends?
What about the day to day fluctuations?
Do you take the long view on your #investments?
We do all that!
Let's talk
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

Few investors copy Warren Buffett’s investment strategy ‘because no one wants to get rich slow,’ the retiring Berkshire Hathaway CEO says | Fortune The 95-year-old chief executive will retire at the end of 2025 after a legendary 60-year run.

Why don't more #investors follow Warren Buffett's #InvestmentStrategy?
Because no one wants to get rich slow!
#FollowTheLeader
#InItForTheLongRun

Capital at risk
fortune.com/2025/11/26/w...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

FTSE 100 breaks four-month winning streak in November despite recent gains London's FTSE 100 snapped a four-month winning streak on Friday despite recording a weekly gain after a tax-heavy UK budget lifted investor sentiment.

Do you watch the market trends?
What about the day to day fluctuations?
Do you take the long view on your #investments?
We do all that!
Let's talk
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

3 months ago

Few investors copy Warren Buffett’s investment strategy ‘because no one wants to get rich slow,’ the retiring Berkshire Hathaway CEO says | Fortune The 95-year-old chief executive will retire at the end of 2025 after a legendary 60-year run.

Why don't more #investors follow Warren Buffett's #InvestmentStrategy?
Because no one wants to get rich slow!
#FollowTheLeader
#InItForTheLongRun

Capital at risk
fortune.com/2025/11/26/w...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

4 months ago

London stocks dip at start of earnings-heavy, BoE rate verdict week London's main stock indexes dipped on Monday, dragged down by materials and utilities shares, as investors prepare for a week packed with major corporate earnings and the Bank of England's closely watched interest rate decision.

Highs and lows, slips and dips!
Do you watch the markets?
We do!
Can you you see the trends?
We can!
#investment?
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

4 months ago

UK's FTSE 100 touches new peak as HSBC gains The UK's FTSE 100 closed at an all-time high on Tuesday, lifted by a jump in HSBC's shares after the lender boosted its income outlook, while investors awaited a slew of big-ticket events later in the week.

New highs in the markets!
Do you watch the market trends?
What about the day to day fluctuations?
Do you take the long view on your #investments?
We do all that!
Let's talk
#InItForTheLongRun

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

5 months ago

AI boom 'a key risk' as IMF sounds alarm on fluctuating global economy The global economy is in flux and despite a steady first half to the year, the outlook remains “insufficiently bright” with risks tilted to the downside, according to the International Monetary Fund’s...

It's the IMF again!
It's #AI again!
Are you #investing in artificial intelligence/tech sector?
Are you #InItForTheLongRun?

Capital at risk
www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4520384...

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

5 months ago

Watching the #markets?
What next?
Are you taking the long view?
#InItForTheLongRun?

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

5 months ago

FTSE 100 ends week at record high as financials drive gains London's FTSE 100 logged its biggest weekly jump since April to close at record high on Friday, when financials led the way up on growing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Are you watching the markets?
We do!
But when it comes to #Investing we take the long view
How about you?
Are you #InItForTheLongRun?

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

Raymond James Water Street

@rjwaterstreet.bsky.social

5 months ago

FTSE 100 ends week at record high as financials drive gains London's FTSE 100 logged its biggest weekly jump since April to close at record high on Friday, when financials led the way up on growing expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut.

Another record high!
Are you watching the markets?
We do!
But when it comes to #Investing we take the long view
How about you?
Are you #InItForTheLongRun?

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