12/05/2025 Fed’s policy dilemma The Fed remained in a ‘wait and see’ mode, whereas the BoE and ECB (last month) cut interest rates in their latest meetings.
5/05/2025 Trump’s first 100 days The eventful first 100 days in office of Donald Trump put into question the dominant role of US assets, thus pushing global investors to look to other...
28/04/2025 Trade war is clouding global growth Trade war is clouding global growth. The recent IMF downgrade highlights how policy ambiguity could hurt global trade and economic activity.
14/04/2025 Diversification in times of uncertain markets Uncertainty on US trade policy and its potential impact on economic activity will keep market volatility high
7/04/2025 Gold at a time of tariffs and trade war President Trump’s announcements of tariffs on ‘Liberation day’ has initiated a sort of a trade war. China has responded with its own tariffs on US goods.
31/03/2025 Europe in focus amidst fiscal boost Optimism around fiscal spending plans in Germany and in Europe has boosted the region’s stocks.
24/03/2025 Central banks on hold as uncertainty mounts Central banks on hold as uncertainty mounts - In light of rising economic headwinds from uncertainty around global trade, the Fed kept a wait-and-see...
17/03/2025 Positive mood in Emerging Markets Recent weakness in US markets may boost foreign investors’ appetite for China and other emerging markets such as India.
10/03/2025 Germany’s historic step to raise spending The article covers Germany's plan to increase defense and infrastructure spending by up to €1 trillion, highlighting its positive impact on market sentiment...
3/03/2025 Bond markets in focus amid growth concerns With tariff uncertainty affecting market expectations and consumer confidence, bonds are back as a key diversification engine for global investors.
24/02/2025 The European appeal Outperformance in European equities has been mainly driven by banks, the industrial, and technology sectors.
17/02/2025 US inflation surprises on the upside The article reports that January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.5%, reaching an annual rate of 3.0%, and discusses core inflation drivers and...
10/02/2025 Tariffs take centre stage Trump’s tariff announcements have taken centre stage, with markets focusing on their impact on growth and inflation.
3/02/2025 Tech sector in the spotlight The recent developments in artificial intelligence brought volatility in the equity market suggesting for more diversification and attention to valuations.
27/01/2025 President Trump: First week A change in market expectations on US inflation and economic activity has driven the recent surge in bond yields.
