7iM market review: 3 financial lags worth watching and your August market update

As we move through September’s “dog days”, it’s not just the weather that runs on a delay – several economic and financial forces are working with a built‑in time lag.

In this month’s update, we look at three lags worth watching (tech spending, food inflation, and the health effects of weight‑loss drugs), explain why bond maths still matters for cautious investors, and wrap up what August’s market moves mean for your portfolio.

Click here to read your 7iM investment update to find out more.

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