Americans are getting stronger. Twenty years ago it took four people to carry ten dollars worth of groceries. Today a five year old can do it” ⁃Henry Youngman

If the Fed doesn’t cut rates, then real interest rates will actually go up. Because inflation is coming down. So not doing anything means becoming even more restrictive

#Charlespayne was spot on with his question: If the economy is stronger, why does the Fed need to cut rates? It’s counterintuitive because of a strange situation. If the Fed does nothing, then real rates go up. Tx Charles V Payne for the hit! foxbusiness.com/video/63463052… #FoxBusiness

“Outside the US, there are essentially no candidates that are meaningful options for capital deployment at Berkshire.” Buffett

"Cash is always king, and looking for opportunities to lower your average buying cost of fantastic companies is always extremely wise," says Anneka Treon to Frank Holland

Sweden’s central bank cuts rates for the first time in 8yrs. Striking to see a European country move ahead of the US in cutting rates. Now all eyes on the ECB. The ECB typically follows the Fed. But the Fed is pushing out rate cuts whilst the ECB communicates more steadfast.

In yesterday’s speech Powell reminded us to look at things glass half full instead of half empty…. Let’s celebrate the strength of the economy, low unemployment and strong consumer. Instead of constantly focusing on the struggle around the last mile of inflation.

ECB chief economist brushes off fears of ECB cutting rates before the Fed….. brace move !

1. Stocks: all-time high 2. Home Prices: all-time high 3. Gold: all-time high 4. Bitcoin: all-time high 5. National Debt: all-time high 6. Core CPI Inflation: >3% for 41 straight months, longest period of high inflation since early 1990s 7. Fed: cutting rates again next week

We’re entering a new capex super-cycle where technology drives productivity, and productivity compounds into long-term wealth. Fear kept many investors out of past revolutions. This time, the real risk is staying on the sidelines. Thanks Brian Sullivan cnbc.com/video/2025/10/…

ING Anneka Treon joins the Global Wealth Management Summit to discuss the mass-affluent market, automation, and streamlining client onboarding. 5–6th November 2025 | London & Online Book now:bit.ly/46jHXuX #FTWealth