Tariff roulette and portfolio implications

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President Trump has long been a voracious proponent of tariffs, which has been central to his ‘America First’ economic and trade policy. Tariffs were a cornerstone policy in his re-election

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Ballots, Bulls, and Bears – The US election showdown

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As the U.S. presidential race heats up, markets are preparing for their usual four-year cycle of increased anxiety and short-term declines. As we enter the final stretch of the campaign,

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In bitcoin we (dis)trust

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Boom or bubble? It’s that point in the cycle where Bitcoin is once again dominating the news cycle, with daily headlines flaunting bitcoin’s record highs and limitless potential. And although

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The rise of artificial intelligence in portfolios

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Recession obsession In 2023, the market defied expectations as it rebounded from the anticipated recession that never materialised. Investors, expecting a downturn due to an unprecedented rate-hiking campaign, were caught

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Ten-minutes to midnight: China’s property dilemma

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China’s deflating property market has sparked unease amongst the investment community, as the ripple effects from property developers teetering on the brink of collapse are feared to be spreading to

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Winning by not losing

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Share markets have endured a tumultuous start to the year, with the war in Ukraine, lockdowns in China and inflation anxieties relegating COVID-19 news flow to the back pages. In

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Fixed income animal spirits

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A common pain point amongst our clients in recent years has been the diminishing defensiveness associated with fixed income allocations and the expectation that future returns will be lacklustre. This

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New hires to support client take-up of Zenith’s managed account services

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Leading investment research and consulting house Zenith Investment Partners has made three key hires within its consulting team, supporting the growth of its managed accounts suite and expanding its service

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