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Global equities declined late in the week as the Federal Reserve's (Fed) cautious rate-cutting path for next year weighed on investor sentiment. The Dow Jones managed to end its ten-day losing streak on Thursday, but tech stocks tumbled. European markets saw significant declines on Thursday and...

20 December 2024

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We maintain our pro-cyclical stance in the run-up to 2025 and leave our tactical positioning unchanged. Our economic forecast remains steady, but the incoming Trump administration introduces an element of uncertainty. We favour US equities for earnings growth and see catch-up potential in...

US stocks plunged on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve (Fed) announced a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts for 2025. This shift led to a significant rise in Treasury yields, which triggered a broad sell-off in equities. Asian markets followed suit, trading lower on Thursday. The euro...

US equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones marking its ninth consecutive loss, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut on Wednesday. Robust retail sales data suggested a resilient US consumer, dampening hopes for aggressive...

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It's been a strong year for many asset classes globally, as the global economy has demonstrated resilience in the face of continued, if moderate, inflation. Rising geopolitical risks do pose a concern, but strategic fiscal policies and a broadening earnings recovery are creating a positive...

17 December 2024

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The quick answer is: Yes, but not necessarily in the near-term. Long-term debt sustainability is an issue, and temporary spikes in government bond yields may become more common. But it's not a reason for investors to avoid bonds altogether.

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There's an alarming trend emerging in workplaces around the world: while the number of work-related accidents and illnesses has been in steady decline for a number of years now, mental health conditions are seeing a significant increase. This is due, among other things, to stress, time...

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