March marked a sharp shift in market tone as geopolitical risk moved from background noise to the dominant driver of asset prices. The escalation of the US–Israel–Iran conflict, and Iran’s partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered a sudden repricing across global markets

February delivered a month of steady global equity gains, even as the underlying market tone became more fractured. Semiconductor companies continued to expand their leadership while software stocks...

January unfolded like the opening chapter of a global thriller, marked by shifting alliances, sharp market swings, and policy paths pulling in different directions. Yet, despite the noise, global markets managed to...

Global equity markets ended the year on a steadier footing in December, consolidating after the strong gains seen through most of 2025. Early‑month optimism—supported by easing inflation data and clearer central‑bank guidance—gave way to quieter, range‑bound trading as year‑end rebalancing and ...

Global equity markets paused for breath in November, taking a break from the strong rally seen since Liberation Day. Despite robust earnings in the US, concerns about high valuations prompted investors to rotate into more defensive sectors. The end of ...

October saw a renewed wave of optimism sweep across global markets. The US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and a broad disinflation trend—especially from falling energy and food prices—helped ease real funding costs and boosted investor sentiment. Equity markets responded with strength...

Global markets continued their strong momentum in September, with equities powering to new all-time highs. The S&P 500 led the charge, supported by tech sector strength and a dovish pivot from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which cut ...

Global Markets: A Month of Volatility, Signals, and Resilience
August began with a stumble. A disappointing U.S. jobs report—just 73,000 payrolls added, alongside sharp downward revisions to previous months—sent shockwaves through markets. The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% in a single day, and ...

Who are you? Who do you want to become? Identity-based financial goals are more powerful than you think. “The goal is not to read a book. The goal is to become a reader,” writes James Clear in his bestseller, Atomic Habits. When it comes to financial planning, we can learn much from this brief nugget […]

Why don’t we always do what’s “best” with our money? Let’s be honest: most of us already know what we’re “supposed” to do with our money. But we don’t do it. Spend less than we earn. Save consistently. Invest for the long term. Avoid unnecessary debt. So why don’t we always do it? Why do […]