Market volatility

Buoyed by £7 billion in global inflows, M&G Investments pushes further into Asia-Pacific

The Kospi has gained 78% this year, versus a 7% gain for the MSCI World Index of global developed market stocks, and a 23% increase in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

South Korea’s chip surge hides the market’s vulnerabilities

Leung says that clients increasingly need to understand how systemic shocks, such as sharp movements in interest rates or oil prices, impact their portfolios.

Volatility pushing the wealthy to focus on risk, succession: HSBC’s Tommy Leung

As stocks and bonds increasingly move in tandem, exposing portfolios to greater volatility, DNCA Investments Paul Lentz explains why fixed income strategies must be rethought.
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End of the 60/40 model? What a multipolar world actually requires of your portfolio

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Why are markets hitting record highs despite the Iran war?

On Monday, the price of Brent crude had briefly surged to US$119.50 per barrel, and US-produced West Texas Intermediate also briefly soared to US$119.48 per barrel.

Singapore, Asia stocks rebound after oil prices fall, reversing on Trump comments on Iran war

Investors have been grappling with concerns around the additional trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump following the recent Supreme Court ruling.
RETHINKING MATTERS

Trading in the ‘Year of Geopolitics’

The mega-cap technology sector's stocks are still driving the S&P 500 index’s record-breaking performance.

Embrace volatility and find opportunities

Over the long run, equity markets give annualised returns of about 10 per cent.

WealthBT: Navigating tariff-based market volatility

Even though investors were fearful of events last weekend, the reaction in markets was more extreme than many countenanced.

Punch-drunk traders across Asia ready for another week of drama