In July 2025, global markets experienced notable activity influenced by trade developments, strong corporate earnings, and tariff policy changes across major economies such as the US, UK, and China.
In June 2025, U.S. equity markets soared to record highs, powered by robust tech and AI stocks, improved corporate earnings, and easing trade frictions. However, investor sentiment was tempered by…
May 2025 saw strong gains in US equities, driven by the de-escalation of US-China tariffs and robust Q1 earnings growth. Technology, communication services, consumer discretionary, and industrial sectors outperformed, while…
April 2025 delivered a stark reminder of how deeply policy uncertainty can ripple through global financial markets. The month began with an aggressive salvo of trade measures from the U.S.…
April 2025 delivered a potent reminder of how quickly policy-driven instability can unravel market calm. The market was upended by a barrage of aggressive tariff measures from the U.S. administration…
The first quarter of 2025 reminded investors that markets don’t move in straight lines, and neither do geopolitics. After years of U.S. outperformance, markets have entered a new regime shaped…
Since our initial communication, post President Trump’s announced sweeping tariffs on 2 April, global markets have endured a fortnight of policy-induced chaos. We’ve seen violent market swings, sharp bond yield…
March closed out the first quarter on a constructive note for local investors, with the FTSE/JSE All Share Index returning +3.6% for the month and +5.9% year-to-date. However, while headline…
The past week has brought significant market volatility, with investor sentiment shaken by a new wave of tariffs announced by the Trump administration. While moments like these are unsettling, they…
February was a month of significant market shifts, underscoring the importance of diversification and active management. Following a strong January, global equities faced headwinds as concerns over the implications of…