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Mid-month Musings – September 2026

Trumping around Someone suggested recently that I had not yet commented on the latest spoutings of the orange half-wit whom the Americans have installed as their President. It is true that although I share the view of most serious commentators that his actions, as opposed to what he posts in the … More > about Mid-month Musings – September 2026

Deep Dive – September 2026

(about 2500 words, 13 minutes or less estimated read time) I have commented before that September and October are statistically volatile months for equity market investors, so I thought you might want to have some prompts looking at the risks and opportunities that are present or on the horizon … more> about Deep Dive – September 2026

Mid Month Musings with Mark (not me!)

I know from recent conversations that not all readers find the time to plough through my longer articles and at this time of year, when traditionally not much significant happens in markets - crises are much more common in September and October - some will not look at the NotHarry site at all. … more> about Mid Month Musings with Mark (not me!)

Thank You

....to all of you who wished me well during my unexpected urgent medical episode. I am now recuperating from a microdiscectomy operation which has relieved the disabling pressure on the nerve root feeding my right leg. I am not yet allowed to sit, apparently because that puts the most pressure on … more> about Thank You

Deep Dive – August 2026

(published early, as I am going to be in hospital for a few days) This month, I offer some practical guidance for investors who have been banking portfolio profits for quite a while now.  You will have taken on board the view that equity markets were expensive, especially US shares connected to … more> about Deep Dive – August 2026

NotHarry is a little indisposed!

Many readers will know that I have had some slow burning spinal illness issues for quite a while and last week something happened that turned chronic mild pain into acute disabling pain. The result was an emergency admission to the neurological wing of the local major hospital - all very speedy … more> about NotHarry is a little indisposed!

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