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Faithful markets defy traitor headlines

Jan 23, 2026
2025 will be remembered as a year in which uncertainty and strong investment performance were not mutually exclusive.
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Will 2024 see another recession?

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Jun 20, 2023

The economy faces potential risks of a recession in 2024, indicated by negative trends, reduced investment in real estate and non-residential sectors, and potential weaknesses in global trade and labour market conditions.

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First Republic – Another Banking Collapse. Should we be worried?

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May 17, 2023

The recent collapse of First Republic, the second-largest bank failure in US history following the 2008 demise of Washington Mutual, has sent tremors through the financial sector.

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Understanding the current state of the World Economy and Markets

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Apr 21, 2023

Understanding the Current State of the World Economy and Markets

Inflation, Growth, Equities, and Fixed Income

As the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 has now drawn to a close, we look back on how events in global markets have influenced the current state of the economy.

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Silicon Valley Bank - Systemically Very Bad?

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Mar 21, 2023

Some significant news that occurred in the last couple of weeks was the collapse of the US’s 16th largest bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

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What could happen to global economies and investments in 2023?

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Feb 22, 2023

Let's have a look at the bigger picture

Whilst markets still face a level of risk after a turbulent 2022, it can be said that there is optimism for markets this year.

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Will 2023 see a calming to the storm?

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Jan 18, 2023

In 2022 rising inflation and interest rates were bad for government bonds and equities. In 2023 inflation will come down and interest rates should peak - will it be a better year for markets?

 

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