27 April 2026: Weekly Update – AI, Labour Arbitrage and the Future of Knowledge Work
The accelerating adoption of AI is reshaping labour economics and forcing investors to reconsider the long-term sustainability of traditional software business models. AI has been the dominant story of 2026, …
Q1 2026 Quarterly Review: Energy Shock, Institutional Risk and Global Market Repricing
Q1 2026 was defined by geopolitical escalation, energy market disruption and growing questions around institutional credibility in the US. Markets responded with sharp volatility, sector rotation and a reassessment of …
February 2026 Market Review: AI Rotation, Energy Shock Risk and Emerging Market Leadership
AI entered a more selective phase while energy risks increased. Emerging markets continued to lead performance. Global equities delivered another positive month in February, with leadership continuing to broaden beyond …
2 March 2026: Weekly Update – Strong Market Start and Rising Gulf Tensions
Global equities delivered strong gains during the opening months of 2026 before geopolitical tensions in the Gulf introduced renewed market volatility. Financial markets have enjoyed a strong start to 2026, …
23 February 2026: Weekly Update – Japan’s New Chapter and Governance Reform
Japan’s evolving political and economic backdrop reinforced the attraction of improving corporate governance, rising wages and shareholder returns. Japan's political backdrop has shifted meaningfully in recent months. Sanae Takaichi, the …
January 2026 Market Review: Institutional Risk, Emerging Market Strength and Gold Surge
Institutional uncertainty drove capital shifts. Emerging markets outperformed while gold benefited from safe-haven demand. January was shaped less by economic data and more by events that challenged the institutional foundations …
January 2026: Energy Sector Outlook: Where Are We in the Cycle and What Could Drive the Oil Price Higher?
Oil prices have lagged other commodities in recent years despite tightening supply conditions and weakening investment. This raises the possibility that the energy sector may be approaching an inflection point …
October 2025 Market Review: Shutdown Volatility, Gold Surge and AI-Led Market Strength
Political uncertainty drove volatility, but strong AI-related performance supported equities. Gold continued to benefit from risk aversion. The month opened with a US government shutdown after Congress failed to reach …
July 2025 Market Review: Market Resilience, US Policy Shifts and Emerging Market Opportunities
Markets showed resilience despite US tariff risks and geopolitical tensions. Strong equity performance was supported by AI leadership and emerging market opportunities. In July 2025, financial markets were significantly influenced …
21 July 2025: Weekly Update – US Market Concentration and Global Valuation Opportunities
Investors increasingly questioned the sustainability of concentrated US equity leadership as valuation opportunities broadened across global markets. Recent months have seen markets brush-off the threat of tariffs and once again …
13 June 2025: Weekly Update – Rare Earths, Middle East Tensions and UK Value Opportunities
Trade tensions between the US and China remained elevated while renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East triggered a cautious tone across financial markets. There was considerable anticipation surrounding the …
May 2025 Market Review: Trade Policy Volatility, USD Weakness and Global Equity Rebound
Trade tensions eased in May, supporting a recovery in global equity markets. A weaker US dollar and continued strength in gold reinforced the importance of diversification across asset classes. Following …
February 2025 Market Review: AI Shifts, Tariff Volatility and Europe’s Rising Influence
AI developments continued to reshape market leadership in February, while tariff tensions and inflation uncertainty weighed on sentiment. European markets showed increasing resilience amid shifting global dynamics. The opening months …
3 March 2025: Weekly Update – Europe Outperformance and Sector Rotation
Investor sentiment continued rotating toward Europe and defensive sectors as US policy uncertainty weighed on technology-heavy equity markets. 24 February to 28 February 2025 The balance of political policy uncertainty …
28 February 2025: Weekly Update – Europe Rebounds as US Sentiment Weakens
European markets outperformed as investors grew more cautious on the US outlook following weaker consumer confidence data and continued policy uncertainty. The balance of political policy uncertainty when comparing the …
January 2025 Market Review: AI Disruption, Tariff Volatility and Commodities Strength
Strong US data pushed bond yields higher in January, creating pressure on global markets. Commodities performed strongly, while AI developments introduced new uncertainty into tech valuations. The opening month of …
