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Staying invested through volatility

Studies on geopolitical shocks indicate that equity market drawdowns linked to such events are usually brief

Greenback under pressure as gold rides tailwinds
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Greenback under pressure as gold rides tailwinds

The metal’s surge is a barometer of confidence in the global system

Higher oil and gas prices act as a hidden tax on consumers and businesses, thereby slowing overall economic activity and fuelling inflation.
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Are investors complacent or savvy in looking past the noise?

Focusing on the enduring fundamentals will drive long-term portfolio success

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off. SpaceX's valuation has soared from about US$200 billion in 2024 to today’s IPO estimate of around US$1.75 trillion.
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Investing in the future: AI, nuclear energy and space

Invest in what you know, but it doesn’t mean you should avoid new areas. Understand them and go where the fundamentals are sound

The playbook for the first half of 2026 is straightforward: rebalance rather than de-risk, emphasise platform quality and insure the tail risks.
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How to stay invested – with safety gear

In markets, policy, positioning and earnings enable participation while buffering against shocks

Geo-economic shifts, the emergence of game-changing technology and demographic shifts are clouding visibility over the next half-decade.
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Supertrends to boost portfolios over the next five years

These structural shifts are already rapidly unfolding and will continue to play out

Geopolitical uncertainty and policy noise are likely to persist, and portfolios must be built with resilience in mind.
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To navigate markets with clarity, cut through the noise

Investors who remain grounded in data, global in perspective, and disciplined in process will be best positioned to tackle the headwinds

In the US, the Trump administration is expected to push policies to “Make America Affordable Again” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Positioning portfolios for a closing of the gap in the US’ K-shaped economy

Looking ahead, stimulative policies are likely to benefit consumers

The combined global sales of GLP-1 products Wegovy and Zepbound have risen more than 50 times since 2021 to US$13.3 billion in 2024.
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Longevity barbell: How to balance cash flow certainty with transformative upside

As societies continue to age, the convergence of sectors including healthcare and housing will increasingly define where sustainable growth and long-term value creation emerge

The equity market rally likely still has legs, but diversification strategies have become even more essential.
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2026 outlook: Blowing bubbles

There is clearly a tug of war of narratives as we head into 2026