Global Iran war: What’s driving market sentiment?
Many assumed that if the Middle East conflict lasted more than a few weeks, it would be meaningfully negative for stocks. But markets appear to have absorbed the shock.
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Many assumed that if the Middle East conflict lasted more than a few weeks, it would be meaningfully negative for stocks. But markets appear to have absorbed the shock.
On Tuesday last week Trump threatened the end of civilisation for Iran, before a ceasefire was tentatively agreed upon. The prospect of some form of peace dividend saw markets react very positively in the days following.
Conflict in the Middle East has led to the largest energy supply disruption in history. Commodity prices have surged, raising concerns about the outlook for inflation, global growth, monetary policy, and financial markets.
Chris Lau and Norbert Ling from Invesco's Fixed Income team share their investment outlooks for Asia investment grade and high yield bonds for Q2 2026.
Discover how Hong Kong’s new Risk-Based Capital (RBC) rules incentivize insurers to adopt recognized green bonds, with preferential capital treatment, rigorous verification frameworks, and ESG integration driving efficiency gains.
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China’s trade surplus reached a record USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by export growth, a competitive RMB, and shifting global trade dynamics.
China met its 5% GDP growth target in 2025, led by exports and manufacturing. AI investment and policy support could lift growth and markets in 2026.
Discover how investors can enhance income by complementing traditional dividend and credit strategies with ETF-based approaches spanning low volatility equity, options based strategies, and fixed income solutions.
South Korea is aging rapidly, with over 20% of its population now over 65 — a figure set to double by 2050. Yet, senior housing remains underdeveloped, with less than 1% penetration. In this video, Gideon Lee, Head of Acquisitions, Asia Pacific explores the need for quality elder care and how Invesco and Caredoc are stepping in to reshape the future of senior living.
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