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Let's take a look at the market news for this week...

The Round Up:
🇬🇧 The UK economy is ‘turning a corner’, according to UK Chancellor John Healey.
🏦 Several factors all converged towards the end of August to put bonds under pressure.
🇯🇵 Increase in Japanese interest rates can have large international implications.
🌐 The conflict in Iran has started to heat up again after a lull.

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The ladies of the Luma Mortgage team looked suspiciously dressed up today... and our suspicions were correct.

An invite to afternoon tea was on the cards, making the office a little jealous!

It looked like a great afternoon! 🍰 A great chance to catch-up and solidify some already wonderful relationships!

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Let's take a look at the market news for this week...

The Round Up:
🇺🇸 Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh voiced concerns over stubborn inflation in the US economy
🌐 All eyes were on Nvidia’s quarterly results (released midweek) with investors looking for evidence of whether the AI boom is starting to slow.
🤖 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned investors about the dangers of using AI for help with investing.
🇬🇧 In an interview with the Financial Times, Burnham said he would look to ‘take pressure off’ businesses.

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What if I wanted a career break?

Whether it's a sabbatical, a career break, or stepping away for family reasons, the questions are the same: how long can you afford to be without income, and what happens to your savings, pension and progress while you're away.

It's a big decision to make on gut feeling alone or you may not have a choice. Reasoning aside, it's worth knowing the real numbers first.

Not just for now, but for what it means years down the line. 🔸

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How safe is my investment with Luma? 🔒

We take a long-term view when it comes to investing which means your investments have more time and potential to grow aiming to bounce back from dips in the market.

🔸 We believe in time in the market, not timing the market 🔸

As a Partner Practice of St. James’s Place, the suitability of the advice we give is backed by their advice guarantee. So you can feel confident knowing you’re being looked after by some of the UK’s leading financial professionals.

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Let's take a look at the market news for this week...
The Round Up:
🇬🇧 UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, adding to the mixed signals coming from the UK economy.
🤖 Humanoid robots are attracting investor attention as AI moves beyond software and into the physical world.
🇺🇸 US government debt has reached a record $40 trillion, with daily interest payments now at $3.8 billion.
🏦 The US Treasury is moving to bring down longer-term bond yields with a strategy dubbed “Operation Twist”.
🇨🇳 China is taking a lower-cost, open approach to AI – a strategy some are comparing to its success in the EV market.

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What if I wanted to retire 5 years early?

Retiring early sounds like freedom - but it only works if the maths does too.

What are the trade-offs 🤔 what needs to be true for it to work ✅

Five years earlier means five more years without income, five fewer years of growth, and a pension that needs to stretch further than you planned. It's not impossible, but it does mean knowing exactly what you need for the plan to hold up.

You don't have to guess. There's a way to see it clearly before you hand in your notice. 🔸

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Great fun at our quarterly team dinner at Shanghai1814 Restaurant & Bar 🔸

Amazing food, great company, and the perfect way to say thank you to members of our great team!

🎉 A big Luma congratulations to Tracy!

We’re incredibly proud of our Mortgage Adviser, Tracy Thompson, who is now The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) accredited. 👏

It’s a brilliant achievement and one that reflects the effort Tracy puts into continually developing her knowledge and expertise.

For us, qualifications like this aren't just about adding another certificate to the wall. It’s about making sure our advisers continue to learn, stay on top of an ever-changing mortgage market and feel confident helping clients navigate what can be a pretty daunting process.

And for Tracy’s clients, both current and future, it means having an adviser who is committed to continually improving the advice and support she can provide.

We know how much work Tracy has put into this, so we couldn't let the moment pass without giving her a big well done! 🎓🥂

Well deserved, Tracy! 🔸

Luma Lens 🔎

Let's take a look at the market news for this week...

The Round Up:
🏦 The S&P 500 reached a record high this week.
🌐 Mark Zuckerberg has just published an essay on AI - a high-profile addition to the debate.
🚀 Estimates suggest Anthropic could be the largest ever initial public offering.
🇬🇧 The UK economy (GDP) grew by an unexpected 0.3% in June.
🛢️ The US and Iran are now adopting a lower intensity but longer-term strategy.

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