LSEG Lipper: European fund flow report - January 2024

Oh, wait a minute!

'What?'

I've got to rearrange this PR email, Voice. They've put Detlef with his comments first for some reason.

'Ha, ha, ha! Is that Nsikan again, boss? He really is going to get the sack.'

No, no, it's, uh ... Hayley.

'Hayley?!'

Yeah.

Never mind.

Anyway ...

Key findings:

The promoters of mutual funds (+€22.5 bn) and ETFs (+€21.0 bn) enjoyed estimated net inflows for the month.

Long-term products (+€15.3 bn) enjoyed inflows for the month.

Bond products (+€29.7 bn) was the best-selling asset type for January 2024.

Money Market USD (+€11.2 bn) was the best-selling Lipper Classification for January 2024.

BlackRock was the best-selling fund promoter in Europe for January (+€7.3bn)

Okay. That's the key findings.

This is Detlef -

Detlef Glow, Head of Lipper EMEA Research at LSEG comments: "This month was somewhat business as usual. However, it is still surprising that European investors prefer bond funds over money market products, given the inverted yield curves in the major economies around the globe.

"In addition, it is noteworthy that one of the major trends from 2023 (active managed U.S. equity funds faced outflows, while ETFs enjoyed inflows) continued in January 2024."

Thanks, Detlef.

'Don't be too hard on Hayley, Detlef.'

Yeah, it was only a mistake.

Best,

Hayley

All right, Hayley.

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'Boss.'

What?

'What about the report?'

You mean the PDF?

'Yeah.'

You mean you want to see what a mess Lucky has made of it, or is making off it as we speak - I mean, he's in that PDF attachment now, isn't he?

'Doing God knows what.'

Yes, doing God knows what. And you want to witness it?

'Just a quick peek.'

Uh.

Come on, Lucky.

he European fund industry enjoyed healthy inflows over the course of January 2024 these inflows occurred in a further             unstable market            environment since the geopolitical tensions in middle                          east especially the red                     sea increased over                               the course of the month                 and impacts from prolonged -

No, we've had all this already in other reports.

'It's repetition, boss!'

But not as we know it, Voice.

Oh, repetition. Lucky doesn't know how to get a-ROUND. He can't spin. He hasn't got the brains for it.

'It takes real brains!'

Of course it does.

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guys -

No, Lucky! Enough! Go away!

Has he gone, Voice?

'Yeah, he's gone.'

Good.

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Laters, kooks!

'Bye!'

fund flows by lipper                   global classifications    January       2024 given the unstable                   economic                       outlooks and the inverted!                             yield curves it was not!                          surprising that money!                                          Markey USD                     +€11 2 bn               dominated the table!                              of the 10                  best                 selling peer!               groups by estimated net                   flows for                          January it was!               followed by money!                                      market EUR              +€10  6 bn           bond global               USD      +€6   2 bn       equity global     +€6               0 bn and bond!                 Eur corporates!                         +€4              3 bn graph 4                       ten best                           and worst!                selling lipper

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And ha ha ha[1], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[1], and ha ha ha[2], and uh uh[1], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[2], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[1], and uh uh[2], and Christ I mean[1], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[2], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[1], and Christ I mean[2], and uh ha[1], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[2], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[1], and uh ha[2], and you understand I know[1], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[2], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[1], and you understand I know[2], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[1], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[2], and dizzy dizzy shakes[1], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[2], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[1], and dizzy dizzy shakes[2], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[1], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[2], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[1], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[2], and I hope I think[1], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[2], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[1], and I hope I think[2], and you know you[1], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[2], and gone gone gone[1], and you know you[2], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[1], and gone gone gone[2], and I just gotta be patient[1], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[2], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[1], and I just gotta be patient[2], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[1], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[2], and then visions[1], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[2], and in the sea the sea I will see[1], and then visions[2], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[1], and in the sea the sea I will see[2], and it wont be easy choosing[1], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[2], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[1], and it wont be easy choosing[2], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[1], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[2], and anyway[1], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[2], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[1], and anyway[2], and here oh here[1], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[2], and never mind eh[1], and here oh here[2], and do yous[1], and never mind eh[2], and ha ha ha[3], and do yous[2], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[3], and uh uh[3], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[3], and Christ I mean[3], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[3], and uh ha[3], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[3], and you understand I know[3], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[3], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[3], and dizzy dizzy shakes[3], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[3], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[3], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[3], and I hope I think[3], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[3], and you know you[3], and gone gone gone[3], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[3], and I just gotta be patient[3], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[3], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[3], and then visions[3], and in the sea the sea I will see[3], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[3], and it wont be easy choosing[3], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[3], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[3], and anyway[3], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[3], and here oh here[3], and never mind eh[3], and do yous[3], and

And ha ha ha[1], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[1], and ha ha ha[2], and uh uh[1], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[2], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[1], and uh uh[2], and Christ I mean[1], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[2], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[1], and Christ I mean[2], and uh ha[1], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[2], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[1], and uh ha[2], and you understand I know[1], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[2], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[1], and you understand I know[2], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[1], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[2], and dizzy dizzy shakes[1], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[2], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[1], and dizzy dizzy shakes[2], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[1], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[2], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[1], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[2], and I hope I think[1], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[2], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[1], and I hope I think[2], and you know you[1], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[2], and gone gone gone[1], and you know you[2], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[1], and gone gone gone[2], and I just gotta be patient[1], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[2], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[1], and I just gotta be patient[2], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[1], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[2], and then visions[1], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[2], and in the sea the sea I will see[1], and then visions[2], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[1], and in the sea the sea I will see[2], and it wont be easy choosing[1], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[2], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[1], and it wont be easy choosing[2], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[1], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[2], and anyway[1], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[2], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[1], and anyway[2], and here oh here[1], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[2], and never mind eh[1], and here oh here[2], and do yous[1], and never mind eh[2], and ha ha ha[3], and do yous[2], and I can live in a broken house or I can live in a brand new tent oh who cares when you got poetry[3], and uh uh[3], and this aint poetry so ooo ooo ooo obviously[3], and Christ I mean[3], and this is just brain crumbles of words from the great cosmic brain of the cosmos given to me yes[3], and uh ha[3], and me brain crumbles too oh with the strain of it all you understand[3], and you understand I know[3], and do you man I take me hat off seriously[3], and Im falling falling aRound or whatever and Im convinced it dont matter no more no no no[3], and dizzy dizzy shakes[3], and or maybe yes yes yes like I care[3], and spinning spinning dizzy so down off the cliff to the sea in my mind where dolphins are waiting[3], and actually wanting yes wanting they are to catch me[3], and I hope I think[3], and if I could make sense my kooks in this moment you know I dont think I would Im just so beyond it[3], and you know you[3], and gone gone gone[3], and I will crawl in sand with hot summer sun on my head and words words words will come I know it[3], and I just gotta be patient[3], and anyone who looks at me the wrong way wont even see me the real me and yeah Ill be laughing[3], and a bit like this ha ha ha okay[3], and then visions[3], and in the sea the sea I will see[3], and listen if I have to choose drunken boat or dolphin munching on mackerel well you know[3], and it wont be easy choosing[3], and ... 'Dolphin, Mikey!'[3], and yes yes dolphin I suppose Voice that will be best[3], and anyway[3], and where was I and where am I aRound and aRound and aRound[3], and here oh here[3], and never mind eh[3], and do yous[3], and

Most UK adults believe the concept of retirement is dying out

Yeah, dying out because we're living in a corrupt world where you have to work until you're dead now while the rich -

Ah, never mind.

Good afternoon,

It's morning, mate.

'Who is that?'

I don't know, Voice.

I'm writing to share some new research, which has revealed that 73% of Britons who plan to retire past pension age believe that the traditional approach to retirement is dying out, whilst over two-thirds (65%) still plan to do some part-time work.

And what will the rich be doing??? Just asking, like.

Hope to hear from you soon. 

Eh?! You're not going to hear from me, son, but I'm covering the story. Be happy with that.

These people ...

'Boss, who is this guy?!'

Christ!

Best,

Scott

He's Scott.

'Scott who?!'

I don't know! It doesn't matter, does it? Let's just do this PR email before I lose interest.

'Okay. Keep your hair on.'

A new independent survey of 2,000 UK adults has found:  

42% expect to retire after the current state pension age (66). Of those… 

73% believe the traditional approach to retirement - fully stopping work at a particular age - is becoming less common 

65% envisage doing some part-time work in 'retirement'  

The majority of UK adults believe the traditional approach to retirement is becoming less common, with many planning to carry on part-time work even once retired, new research by SmartSave, a Chetwood Financial company, has found.

The digital bank commissioned an independent, nationally representative survey of 2,000 UK adults. It found that 44% of those still in work believe they will retire at 66 or younger, compared to 42% who expect to retire past the current state pension age (66, set to rise to 67 in 2026). 

Uh.

But why, why, why???

I mean -

The research highlighted several factors contributing to people's changing attitudes towards retirement. A third (34%) of those planning to retire at 67 or later stated that advances in technology, remote working, and the gig economy blur the line between working life and retirement.

Gig economy! Oh, that's it! I've had enough!

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'Let's hear from Andy first!'

Who?!

'Andy.'

Andy. Right.

Andy Mielczarek, Founder and CEO of SmartSave, a Chetwood Financial Company, says: "The cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly affected people's ability to save and prepare for retirement. But there's an important and often-overlooked question we need to ask: do the traditional notions of retirement still hold up?

"The research highlights that for millions of UK employees, the way they think about retirement is evolving. For many, it is no longer black and white - part-time work in later life will play a big part in how they transition into retirement, and this is not always a financial necessity, but the survey shows that there are a lot of people who want to keep working."

Ha, ha, ha! Oh, that's it! Sorry, Andy. People don't want to keep working until they drop dead.

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Anything else?

You want more, kooks?

'They want you to keep working, boss.'

They're sick, Voice. Sick in the head.

'I know.'

I've got more important things to do, kooks. Really.

'Like what?'

Like write a conceptual, Voice. Number, er ...

'No. 1,178.'

Nice one!

'That's still work, boss.'

Ha, ha, ha! It doesn't feel like work these days.

'Oh.'

Man ... I love to get a-ROUND!

Laters.

'Bye!'

Is your coin stable?

Well, I don't know. I -

'Boss, look in your coin jar!'

What about my coin jar, Voice?

'All the coins in there ... perfectly stable. What are you worried about?'

I'm not worried. It's just ... this PR email -

Hi Michael

As the FCA's consultation on stablecoins comes to a close today, Chor Teh, Director, Director Financial Crime Compliance at Moody's Analytics provides expert commentary on the expected outcomes:

Director, Director?

Look, I don't see how it affects my coin jar. Why are you sending me this???

Chor Teh, Director, Director Financial Crime Compliance at Moody's Analytics comments:

"Stablecoins are here to stay, but just how stable are they? In line with crypto's increasing adoption, regulators are examining the best way to de-risk a historically volatile space."

Oh, God. It's about crypto.

'I knew it!'

Well, if you knew, Voice, why didn't you say anything?

'I wanted it to be a surprise for you.'

Yeah, right.

Anyway ...

"The FCA's consultation looks like one of the first steps for doing so, with the regulator seeking to draft legislation for stablecoins before moving on to a wider range of crypto assets. What's interesting about the consultation is the number of participants the FCA has suggested it's suitable for. Outside of crypto firms, the FCA wants insights from consumer groups and retailers who may consider using stablecoins as an alternative form of payment." 

Uh.

"2024 will be a year when crypto becomes increasingly professionalised and used more frequently in everyday financial transactions. Whatever the outcome of the consultation, those within organisations responsible for due diligence and de-risking will need to automate real-time and comprehensive data checks into their KYC workflows, to best prepare for adherence to any new regulation and meet the growing demands to assess crypto risks."

Well, I won't be using any crypto.

'What happened to Mikeycoin, boss?'

Shut up, idiot.

Best,

Laura

All right, thanks, Laura.

And pass on my thanks to Duran, Duran.

'Director, Director.'

Whatever.

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Anything else, kooks?

There's an Ed Mylett video on YouTube about "2 Simple Things" which is very, very, very motivational, and it ties in nicely with those twenty minutes of The Battle of Gaugamela from the Alexander film. (If you've got the right version of the film. I'm talking about Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut.)

'Provide a link to the Ed Mylett video then.'

I can't.

'Why not?'

I'm not allowed to watch YouTube videos any more. Not even for a second.

'Who says?!'

I do. It's a part of my fresh start, Voice. I'm only allowed to watch The Battle of Gaugamela.

No videos, no films, no TV, no listening to music, no reading books. I'm allowed to read poetry though.

'Yeah, yeah. How long will this last, Mikey?'

Until the end.

'Yeah, yeah.'

Shut up.

Anyway, kooks, you can find that video yourself on YouTube.

Laters.

'Bye!'

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Zeus be with us!

Hotspot revealed

Well ...

'Is that Tatyana again, boss?'

Eh? No, it's, uh ... I don’t know who it is, actually. Let's just get it done.

'Okay.'

Yeah, PR email, kooks -

LONDON, 15th February 2024 - Where our office sits. London, arguably the world's most famous city. With a history extending over 2000 years, establishing a metropolis is neither an easy nor a quick feat… This month's Innovation & Disruption series features conversations with key decision-makers at Iskandar Investment Berhad on CBS News. This corporation is not only taking steps towards innovating business but towards developing an entire city.

What? Where?

'In London?!'

I don't know, Voice. London is already developed enough.

"The path to a sustainable future is built upon the foundation of progress" claims Iskandar Investment Berhad's President/CEO, Dato' Idzham Mohd Hashim. This revolutionary statement encapsulates the ways that businesses should innovate and disrupt the market. Not only should corporations utilise their own visions as a business blueprint but they should anticipate the world's future into these blueprints, creating a so-called 'greenprint'.  

Who's got the energy for this?!

Acumen Media (formerly known as TBD Media Group and recently acquired by Acumen International Investment Group), are excited to document a business that takes their path, journey and pinnacles literally on the Acumen Stories website and YouTube channel. Iskandar Investment Berhad don't merely use these words rhetorically. Instead, this business works tirelessly with the education, tourism, leisure, creative, and health sectors to give Iskandar Malaysia the means to grow into a thriving and sustainable metropolis.

Er ...

'Was Lucky involved with this email?'

No, it's not a PDF.

The symbiotic ties that unite us all geographically, physically and technologically must be captured by today's promising new corporations in order to be the innovators of tomorrow. Iskandar Investment's holistic aims to develop the region via investment, asset management and property development all work to change the urban, cultural and financial landscape of Malaysia and the world. 

Using the power of visual storytelling, Acumen Media captures the stories of today's innovators and disruptors before they permanently change the future of tomorrow. The Innovation & Disruption Leaders series helps inspire both laymen and business leaders to be brave by disrupting the market, changing both cultural and geographical terrain. 

Okay.

Okay, well ... good luck with it, guys, whatever it is.

Anyway -

'What was that all about, boss?'

I have absolutely no idea, Voice.

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Anything else?

Sam Mendes is making four films about The Beatles. A film about each member.

That's the problem with popular culture, you see. Every few years you need a big project like this to keep the artist(s) name(s) alive.

I am of the opinion that The Beatles are the pinnacle of popular culture. But they still need this sort of thing. Without it, there's a danger of fading away.

[No. 1,176] Can I snap?

And can I???[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[1], and can I???[2], and big time for all time[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[2], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[1], and big time for all time[2], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[1], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[2], and ha ha ha[1], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[2], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[1], and ha ha ha[2], and say something but[1], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[2], and come on[1], and say something but[2], and oh no NO[1], and come on[2], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[1], and oh no NO[2], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[1], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[2], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[1], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[2], and this time here[1], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[2], and you will be scared[1], and this time here[2], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[1], and you will be scared[2], and here I am[1], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[2], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[1], and here I am[2], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[1], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[2], and uh uh well[1], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[2], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[1], and uh uh well[2], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[1], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[2], and no Ill snap[1], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[2], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[1], and no Ill snap[2], and I promise you[1], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[2], and who am I even talking to is a question[1], and I promise you[2], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[1], and who am I even talking to is a question[2], and Im preparing it oh believe[1], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[2], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[1], and Im preparing it oh believe[2], and kooks kooks[1], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[2], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[1], and kooks kooks[2], and I will remember you[1], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[2], and can I???[3], and I will remember you[2], and yes it would be a miracle yes[3], and big time for all time[3], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[3], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[3], and ha ha ha[3], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[3], and say something but[3], and come on[3], and oh no NO[3], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[3], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[3], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[3], and this time here[3], and you will be scared[3], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[3], and here I am[3], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[3], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[3], and uh uh well[3], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[3], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[3], and no Ill snap[3], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[3], and I promise you[3], and who am I even talking to is a question[3], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[3], and Im preparing it oh believe[3], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[3], and kooks kooks[3], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[3], and I will remember you[3], and

And can I???[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[1], and can I???[2], and big time for all time[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[2], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[1], and big time for all time[2], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[1], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[2], and ha ha ha[1], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[2], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[1], and ha ha ha[2], and say something but[1], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[2], and come on[1], and say something but[2], and oh no NO[1], and come on[2], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[1], and oh no NO[2], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[1], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[2], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[1], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[2], and this time here[1], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[2], and you will be scared[1], and this time here[2], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[1], and you will be scared[2], and here I am[1], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[2], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[1], and here I am[2], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[1], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[2], and uh uh well[1], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[2], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[1], and uh uh well[2], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[1], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[2], and no Ill snap[1], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[2], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[1], and no Ill snap[2], and I promise you[1], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[2], and who am I even talking to is a question[1], and I promise you[2], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[1], and who am I even talking to is a question[2], and Im preparing it oh believe[1], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[2], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[1], and Im preparing it oh believe[2], and kooks kooks[1], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[2], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[1], and kooks kooks[2], and I will remember you[1], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[2], and can I???[3], and I will remember you[2], and yes it would be a miracle yes[3], and big time for all time[3], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[3], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[3], and ha ha ha[3], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[3], and say something but[3], and come on[3], and oh no NO[3], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[3], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[3], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[3], and this time here[3], and you will be scared[3], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[3], and here I am[3], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[3], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[3], and uh uh well[3], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[3], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[3], and no Ill snap[3], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[3], and I promise you[3], and who am I even talking to is a question[3], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[3], and Im preparing it oh believe[3], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[3], and kooks kooks[3], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[3], and I will remember you[3], and

And can I???[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[1], and can I???[2], and big time for all time[1], and yes it would be a miracle yes[2], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[1], and big time for all time[2], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[1], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[2], and ha ha ha[1], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[2], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[1], and ha ha ha[2], and say something but[1], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[2], and come on[1], and say something but[2], and oh no NO[1], and come on[2], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[1], and oh no NO[2], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[1], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[2], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[1], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[2], and this time here[1], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[2], and you will be scared[1], and this time here[2], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[1], and you will be scared[2], and here I am[1], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[2], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[1], and here I am[2], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[1], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[2], and uh uh well[1], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[2], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[1], and uh uh well[2], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[1], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[2], and no Ill snap[1], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[2], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[1], and no Ill snap[2], and I promise you[1], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[2], and who am I even talking to is a question[1], and I promise you[2], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[1], and who am I even talking to is a question[2], and Im preparing it oh believe[1], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[2], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[1], and Im preparing it oh believe[2], and kooks kooks[1], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[2], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[1], and kooks kooks[2], and I will remember you[1], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[2], and can I???[3], and I will remember you[2], and yes it would be a miracle yes[3], and big time for all time[3], and can I me really snap to be so ooo gone beyond your absurd reality oh even if youre a kook Im afraid yes[3], and you you YOU your mouth like a dead soul now[3], and ha ha ha[3], and youre waiting for a miracle and I know you want to witness it[3], and say something but[3], and come on[3], and oh no NO[3], and no no please no squares you can be quiet ah dont even want to see your faces at a peculiar time like this[3], and is peculiar the word I dont know maybe[3], and stay in your world and youll see me witness me my new life soon enough[3], and this time here[3], and you will be scared[3], and all the moments that make up the time like this yes[3], and here I am[3], and aRound aRound I feel reasonably brave when Im dizzy but I gotta snap in the real cold world which takes some doing[3], and watch me out there if youve got the eyes for it[3], and uh uh well[3], and Im doing doing am I well maybe its hard to say[3], and aRound aRound still here but Im going or maybe Im staying for eternity just pretty confused to tell the truth[3], and no Ill snap[3], and Ill be there with you soon I promise[3], and I promise you[3], and who am I even talking to is a question[3], and but but BUT you wont want to see me actually no not with the fire in my eyes that I will have then[3], and Im preparing it oh believe[3], and I will do such things yes seriously so maybe you better hide[3], and kooks kooks[3], and my kooks I can say its been a great pleasure knowing you and spinning with you[3], and I will remember you[3], and

Mott

Okay, okay.

PR email ...

Dear Michael​,

Would you like to speak with portfolio manager and online investment guide Michael Kramer about the most recent consumer price index report and how the numbers will impact stock behaviour in the coming weeks?

Er ...

Kramer runs the Mott -

'Mott the Hoople, boss!'

What, Voice?

'He manages Mott the Hoople! Speak to him. It's better than the normal finance rubbish we get offered.'

Christ! Mickey Kramer doesn't manage Mott the Hoople.

'No?'

No.

Kramer runs the Mott Capital, actively managed long-only Thematic Growth Portfolio, that pays active attention to fed activity. He also authors The Market Chronicles, and provides daily market analysis with accompanying informational videos and charts.

'Oh.'

Yes - oh.

Anyway, we better do this now ...

Stocks ended considerably lower on Tuesday after CPI numbers showed higher than expected inflation, pushing back expectations for the timing for the first federal interest rate cut of the year. Michael has been tracking expectations for the report and their implications on stock behaviour; he even noted in an article on Seeking Alpha that inflation swaps were pricing in a hot reading. Michael can walk through the latest CPI report and explain the implications and likely results to come as a result.

Tuesday?

'Which Tuesday, boss?'

Probably last Tuesday.

'Yeah, but you have a habit of keeping these PR emails in your folder for weeks before you eventually take a look at them.'

I've got things on my mind, Voice. You know that.

'Okay.'

It was last Tuesday, anyway.

'Are you sure?'

Pretty sure.

Please let me know if you would be interested in speaking with Michael.

Best,

David

'Ha!'

David, mate ... my head's all over the place at the moment. I can talk to anyone.

Fair enough.

Thanks for understanding.

'I'll talk with Michael, if you like.'

You are talking with Michael.

Uh ...

Please let it

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

Is it the ENDS yet?

'Unless you've got more to say.'

No.

'Let me speak with Michael.'

You already are!

Just be quiet, Voice.

'All right.'

Let's just sit here in silence.

'I'll float, if you don't mind.'

Whatever. Stop talking.

'Okay.'

PEACE

PEACE

PEACE

'And ...'

QUIET

But why do I feel so disturbed???

'Shush!'

Okay.

Where is Michael?

'Who?!'

[No. 1,175]

And uh uh[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[1], and uh uh[2], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[2], and melancholic moods or much worse[1], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[2], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[1], and melancholic moods or much worse[2], and there are worse things in the house believe me[1], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[2], and genuine horrors[1], and there are worse things in the house believe me[2], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[1], and genuine horrors[2], and listen kooks listen to me[1], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[2], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[1], and listen kooks listen to me[2], and really no joke[1], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[2], and there are worse things out there far worse[1], and really no joke[2], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[1], and there are worse things out there far worse[2], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[1], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[2], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[1], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[2], and but but[1], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[2], and what but oh this but listen you[1], and but but[2], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[1], and what but oh this but listen you[2], and I truly believe[1], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[2], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[1], and I truly believe[2], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[1], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[2], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[1], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[2], and smash them into junk[1], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[2], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[1], and smash them into junk[2], and oh oh really[1], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[2], and thats a lot of people sure[1], and oh oh really[2], and thinking big now[1], and thats a lot of people sure[2], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[1], and thinking big now[2], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[1], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[2], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[1], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[2], and well yes well[1], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[2], and Im staying positive as always[1], and well yes well[2], and you know???[1], and Im staying positive as always[2], and uh uh[3], and you know???[2], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[3], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[3], and melancholic moods or much worse[3], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[3], and there are worse things in the house believe me[3], and genuine horrors[3], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[3], and listen kooks listen to me[3], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[3], and really no joke[3], and there are worse things out there far worse[3], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[3], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[3], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[3], and but but[3], and what but oh this but listen you[3], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[3], and I truly believe[3], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[3], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[3], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[3], and smash them into junk[3], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[3], and oh oh really[3], and thats a lot of people sure[3], and thinking big now[3], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[3], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[3], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[3], and well yes well[3], and Im staying positive as always[3], and you know???[3], and

And uh uh[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[1], and uh uh[2], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[2], and melancholic moods or much worse[1], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[2], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[1], and melancholic moods or much worse[2], and there are worse things in the house believe me[1], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[2], and genuine horrors[1], and there are worse things in the house believe me[2], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[1], and genuine horrors[2], and listen kooks listen to me[1], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[2], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[1], and listen kooks listen to me[2], and really no joke[1], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[2], and there are worse things out there far worse[1], and really no joke[2], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[1], and there are worse things out there far worse[2], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[1], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[2], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[1], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[2], and but but[1], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[2], and what but oh this but listen you[1], and but but[2], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[1], and what but oh this but listen you[2], and I truly believe[1], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[2], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[1], and I truly believe[2], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[1], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[2], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[1], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[2], and smash them into junk[1], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[2], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[1], and smash them into junk[2], and oh oh really[1], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[2], and thats a lot of people sure[1], and oh oh really[2], and thinking big now[1], and thats a lot of people sure[2], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[1], and thinking big now[2], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[1], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[2], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[1], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[2], and well yes well[1], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[2], and Im staying positive as always[1], and well yes well[2], and you know???[1], and Im staying positive as always[2], and uh uh[3], and you know???[2], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[3], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[3], and melancholic moods or much worse[3], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[3], and there are worse things in the house believe me[3], and genuine horrors[3], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[3], and listen kooks listen to me[3], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[3], and really no joke[3], and there are worse things out there far worse[3], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[3], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[3], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[3], and but but[3], and what but oh this but listen you[3], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[3], and I truly believe[3], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[3], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[3], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[3], and smash them into junk[3], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[3], and oh oh really[3], and thats a lot of people sure[3], and thinking big now[3], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[3], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[3], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[3], and well yes well[3], and Im staying positive as always[3], and you know???[3], and

And uh uh[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[1], and uh uh[2], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[1], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[2], and melancholic moods or much worse[1], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[2], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[1], and melancholic moods or much worse[2], and there are worse things in the house believe me[1], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[2], and genuine horrors[1], and there are worse things in the house believe me[2], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[1], and genuine horrors[2], and listen kooks listen to me[1], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[2], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[1], and listen kooks listen to me[2], and really no joke[1], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[2], and there are worse things out there far worse[1], and really no joke[2], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[1], and there are worse things out there far worse[2], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[1], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[2], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[1], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[2], and but but[1], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[2], and what but oh this but listen you[1], and but but[2], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[1], and what but oh this but listen you[2], and I truly believe[1], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[2], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[1], and I truly believe[2], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[1], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[2], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[1], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[2], and smash them into junk[1], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[2], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[1], and smash them into junk[2], and oh oh really[1], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[2], and thats a lot of people sure[1], and oh oh really[2], and thinking big now[1], and thats a lot of people sure[2], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[1], and thinking big now[2], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[1], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[2], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[1], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[2], and well yes well[1], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[2], and Im staying positive as always[1], and well yes well[2], and you know???[1], and Im staying positive as always[2], and uh uh[3], and you know???[2], and buckets of rain all over my head buckets everywhere I dont care[3], and theyre better than dumbbells actually yes[3], and melancholic moods or much worse[3], and that was yesterday and uh today who knows I dont know what the weather will do do I[3], and there are worse things in the house believe me[3], and genuine horrors[3], and come on Mystic Mikey be positive I says to myself[3], and listen kooks listen to me[3], and I need a real fresh start yes that will destroy all the pain of life and leave me in some kind of paradise[3], and really no joke[3], and there are worse things out there far worse[3], and maybe I should have gone away with those dolphins[3], and ha ha uh Im laughing trying to ha[3], and I hope that oh that visionary dream of mine doesnt turn out to be yet another missed opportunity but[3], and but but[3], and what but oh this but listen you[3], and I feel yes I honestly and seriously feel that Im needed here on earth to spread the magic of my new words[3], and I truly believe[3], and maybe Ill do the robots some damage[3], and Metal Mickey must pay for what hes done to the world I mean the kids thought he was fun no he wasnt fun[3], and theres no fun with any of these metal muthas[3], and smash them into junk[3], and maybe Ill damage the people who behave like robots too[3], and oh oh really[3], and thats a lot of people sure[3], and thinking big now[3], and maybe a big MAYBE Ill get on to all the demon people who want us all dead because theres money at stake[3], and when will we see them fight and die for what they say they believe in[3], and er well that might be too ambitious with mere words like[3], and well yes well[3], and Im staying positive as always[3], and you know???[3], and