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THINK DIFFERENTLY

THINK DIFFERENTLY

Executive Summary Market review Q1 saw a shift from orderly rotation to a broader risk-off environment, with rising equity-bond correlation challenging traditional diversification. The US–Iran conflict triggered an energy shock,...
Market Commentary March 2026

Market Commentary March 2026

Markets experienced a more volatile February amid AI-related uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, though economic growth across major economies remained broadly resilient.
Market Commentary February 2026

Market Commentary February 2026

January delivered strong headline gains, as positive data surprises fueled risk assets.
2026 Market Outlook

2026 Market Outlook

2025 rewarded discipline. Markets endured periods of sharp volatility and rapidly shifting narratives yet repeatedly regained their footing as the year progressed.
Market Commentary December 2025

Market Commentary December 2025

November unfolded in two distinct halves: risk assets first experiencing a selloff, before staging a strong rebound toward months-end.
Market Commentary November 2025

Market Commentary November 2025

Markets ended October higher overall, but not without a few twists along the way.