Through October it seemed like nearly every financial news site ran at least one story asking whether US equity markets are in a bubble – more specifically an AI bubble – and whether that might mean markets are too frothy and might be at risk of a […]
September was a mixed month for global markets. U.S. equities extended their run with the S&P 500 up ~3.6% as investors saw a relatively robust economy supported by dominant AI. Europe gained modestly, while Japan and emerging markets paused after strong prior months. Australia went the other way – the S&P/ASX 200 fell […]
Global equities rose strongly in August, led by the US markets. The S&P 500 gained 1.9% and the Nasdaq 1.6%, both reaching record highs (and pushing further into blue sky territory in September). Optimism was driven by a robust US earnings season, upbeat guidance, and ongoing enthusiasm for […]
The second half of 2025 got underway with a remarkable degree of unconcern, considering the continuing lack of clarity on many crucial global economic and market influences. In equity markets, which had recovered in the June quarter after the extremely volatile start to the year, the tone was not so […]
The global economy continues to wrestle with significant headline challenges that include geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and fiscal sustainability concerns. However, despite these headwinds, cautious optimism remains, with a mid-cycle slowdown rather than a full-blown recession being the consensus. Central banks worldwide are ready to respond to economic malaise and, perhaps, shocks with […]
The month of May 2025 was an eventful month for Indian equity markets, marked by increasing foreign investor interest and specific sectoral trends playing out in the face of geopolitical events and policy changes. Of note, was a steep fall on May 9th as the India-Pakistan conflict appeared to […]
The start of 2025 has been marked by considerable economic, geopolitical, and market instability in the United States. A combination of slowing economic indicators, escalating global tensions, and rising policy uncertainty has led to a reversal of the equity strength seen following Trump’s election win. This has resulted in heightened market volatility, declining US Treasury […]
Before we dive into the March 2025 Market Wrap Up, we just wanted to acknowledge the significant market volatility we have seen so far in early April, which has certainly tested investors’ resolve with global markets experiencing their sharpest decline since the pandemic era.
A sudden escalation in global trade tensions—headlined by sweeping U.S. tariffs—triggered the sharpest […]
As geopolitical tensions fray, investment opportunities may start to appear.
While broad global market indices fell only mildly in February, significant shifts took place beneath the surface. Geopolitical risks resurfaced, post-election sector winners reversed course, and investors reassessed growth expectations against stretched valuations. This market slide has accelerated in March, and the sharp divergence we are […]
The fast and the furious! 2025 has kicked off at a whirlwind pace, with an influx of news and developments keeping investors on their toes. From trade wars to artificial intelligence breakthroughs, tariffs to geopolitical tensions, January has delivered much to digest. The most headline-grabbing of these […]
