Market will ultimately climb today’s wall of worry

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Strong market entry points are rarely found during moments of comfort or clarity. Instead, the most attractive buying opportunities are typically associated with periods of market stress. From there, equities... Read more continue reading

Credit markets shift as investors rotate to quality amid volatility

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Australian credit markets are undergoing a clear shift, with investors becoming increasingly selective as macroeconomic uncertainty builds, driving a strong rotation toward high-quality issuers, Helen Mason, Schroders’ head of credit... Read more continue reading

Five charts that put market volatility in perspective

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Fallout from the intensifying war in the Middle East has once again put market volatility in the spotlight. Oil prices have surged, sending the cost of gasoline higher and increasing... Read more continue reading

U.S. employment volatility masks structural shift

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U.S. headline employment rebounded strongly in March, posting the largest monthly gain since late 2024. The jobs rebound, which was broad-based across industries, was a welcome sign after February’s data... Read more continue reading

HALO companies resurface from AI disruption

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Companies with heavy assets and low obsolescence (HALO) are emerging as the next big investment theme, following the disruption caused by AI disruption in asset-light sectors, according to principal, investment... Read more continue reading

Revisiting the rulebook: Three months on

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Key takeaways The second and third-order effects of the Strait of Hormuz crisis are only beginning to materialise Markets have been complacent and are normalising to the conflict Geopolitical risk... Read more continue reading

AI is reshaping software markets, but broad selloffs miss the real story

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Investors shouldn’t overlook fundamentals as increased volatility and recent sell offs across the SaaS sector leads to broader questions of whether it is facing a sentiment-driven correction tied to AI... Read more continue reading

CPD: The global spectrum of growth equities

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In a global market where ‘growth’ is often used as a catch-all term, true long-term capital appreciation remains a rare find. Identifying companies capable of sustaining strong growth requires more... Read more continue reading

REIT valuations and improving fundamentals signal opportunity for investors

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The impact of the Iran conflict and higher oil prices on economic growth, inflation and the path of interest rates are ultimately uncertain and pressuring near-term sentiment for markets. But... Read more continue reading

CPD: Why bond investors can’t ignore the AI revolution

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Key takeaways The Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution has a number of clear implications for bond investors: The Sovereign bond investor – AI has the potential to have a marked effect... Read more continue reading