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This week, more monetary policy decisions will take the spotlight as the Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates, while the Bank of Japan might be ready to tighten. In a dense calendar of data US non-farm payrolls and retail sales will shed light on the strength of the US economy and...

The Dow Jones Industrial index on Wall Street reached a record high, supported by the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut, while the Nasdaq closed lower. Following the widely anticipated Fed monetary policy decision, the Swiss National Bank left its key rate unchanged, as expected. Meanwhile, the...

The US Federal Reserve’s third consecutive rate cut on Wednesday initially buoyed sentiment on Wall Street, with major US equity indices closing higher as investors welcomed looser policy and an upgraded growth outlook even as inflation is expected to stay above target for several years. The...

Equity markets were subdued on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest-rate decision later on Wednesday, where a quarter-point cut is widely expected, but the focus will be on how much further policymakers signal rates can fall next year. Wall...

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision on Tuesday to leave interest rates unchanged while striking a distinctly hawkish tone on inflation kept pressure on Asia-Pacific equities, with Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 trading lower. The cautious mood ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve...

Global markets started the week cautiously as investors focused on a series of major central bank meetings, led by the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision and updated projections on Wednesday. US equities ended last week with small gains after inflation data broadly matched...

Equity markets showed limited direction at the end of the week as investors weighed fresh interest rate moves and awaited key inflation data. In Asia, Japanese stocks underperformed on Friday with the Nikkei retreating as weaker household spending data reinforced expectations of a Bank of Japan...

US private payrolls unexpectedly declined in November, underscoring signs of cooling in the labour market just a week before the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) next policy decision. US equities extended their recovery on Wednesday, with major indices inching higher as investors maintained strong...

US equities rebounded on Tuesday after a weak start to December, led by technology stocks, while expectations for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (Fed) next week pushed cryptocurrencies sharply higher and nudged US Treasury yields lower. Asian stock markets were mixed on Wednesday...

US equities started December on the back foot on Monday as weaker US manufacturing data weighed on sentiment and traders looked ahead to next week’s Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision, where markets are increasingly expecting another rate cut. The downbeat tone on Wall Street, which...

US economic resilience reduced expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts, while the euro area reached its inflation target and Switzerland continued to face weak growth and low inflation. Global equities consolidated after recent gains, but Q3 earnings remained solid and emerging markets...

Global markets continue to impress with their resilience, defying many predictions of a sharp slowdown, even in the notorious autumn months. Consumption in the US economy - the world’s economic powerhouse - is cushioning the impact of tariffs and global uncertainties. While some cracks are...

As we enter the last quarter of 2025, investors face an economy shaped by subtle resilience and divergence rather than dramatic shifts. Headlines around trade tensions and changing global dynamics persist, but the risks of a sharp economic correction look contained, with growth adjustments...

In recent weeks, global markets have continued to test our ability to adapt and remain vigilant. While the initial shock of new tariffs and heightened political uncertainty seems to be subsiding, fresh challenges have emerged - inflationary pressures are reappearing, and economic momentum in...

The economic and geopolitical tensions of recent months have once again shown us how fragile and at the same time dynamic global markets can be. Tariffs, inflationary pressures, and central bank responses are just some of the factors keeping markets on edge. Yet, as uncertainties increase, it...

After the last few months were shaped by US tariff disruptions, driving volatility in global trade and economic growth, the latest escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran with the direct involvement of the United States have shaken financial markets and rattled investors’ confidence.

Market sentiment remains characterised by a high level of uncertainty. As investors try to grasp the latest moves in the trade conflict, the global economic outlook is deteriorating. Tensions surrounding US President Trump’s ongoing trade war are translating into slowing growth and weakening...

The trade conflict triggered by US President Donald Trump remains a significant risk for investors, as clearly reflected in market volatility. In particular, the relationship between the US and China, the world’s largest economies, is likely to remain extremely fragile.

As we navigate the first quarter of 2025, the global economy is experiencing significant shifts, increasingly questioning fundamental beliefs that have held true for years. The resilience seen in 2024 has given way to a more complex landscape: The erratic US policies, a chaotic trade war...

Growing uncertainties and an unsettled global economy are shaping our current investment strategies. In particular, the rather erratic US trade policy of the new Trump administration is having a significant impact on the global economy, leading to unpredictable economic outcomes and a stronger...