Market update

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AI drives fundamental not artificial growth in markets

Jun 16, 2026

Global equity markets maintained their strong momentum in May, recovering from March lows.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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?

The Ghost of Markets Past

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Dec 21, 2022

Market Update - 21st December 2022

2022 has been an interesting year with significant market and geopolitical disruption.

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