Rob’s Financial Commentaries
Commentaries that you read in the financial press or on this website are not advice. Commentaries seek to provide accurate information and offer comparative insights. Our commentaries clarify and make you aware of your options and choices. What you could do, not what you should do. Information and guidance allows you to come to your own conclusions.
Trump, Trouble and Tariffs / Solutions
Tariffs, turmoil, and Trump’s tempest - Rob Harris examines the ripple effects of trade wars, crumbling bond markets, and shifting global power. Discover how diversification, profit-taking, and growth strategies can help investors navigate uncertainty and find opportunity.
Trump, Trouble and Strategies
Despite Trump’s tariff turmoil and tech sector uncertainty, Rob Harris highlights how key investment strategies - from diversification to profit-taking - can help investors stay resilient. Gold, equities, and infrastructure still show strong gains, while defensive models protect against volatility.
Trump, Tariffs and Turmoil / New Opportunities
Donald Trump’s second term has triggered market turmoil, tariff disputes, and global uncertainty. Rob Harris explores how investors can stay two steps ahead, the rise of defence funds, and why being more specific in your holdings may create both protection and growth.
Our Gambling Government and More...
The UK government’s high-stakes borrowing strategy risks soaring debt costs, weaker sterling, and reduced public services. Rob Harris explores how these shifts impact investments and why diversification, defensive holdings, and prudent strategies are vital in uncertain times.
World in Turmoil
Despite global unrest, Financial Friends investors have seen impressive gains this year - with American equities up 49%, global technology +42.98%, and gold and silver +34.98%. Rob explores why markets have risen despite wars and volatility, the impact of Trump’s anticipated election win, and what may lie ahead for investors.
The Economic Background
In the midst of global turmoil, major stock markets are hitting record highs. Rob Harris shares a real-life student case study to explore whether it’s time to take profits, move to safety, or stay invested - and how to leverage gains for future opportunities.