Exchange-traded funds and commodities are a hotbed of innovation and an exciting way for investors to access capital markets. Read our insights on the latest news and developments in this fast moving area.
Gold declined 3.7% in November, as the market factored in the possible implications of Trump’s second term, with some commentators predicting US interest rates remaining higher for longer. The metal subsequently found support and recovered some of its losses in the latter part of the month. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
November was a broadly positive month for bond markets as yields rallied into month end. Read our latest thoughts on how fixed income markets performed during the month and what we think you should be looking out for in the near term.
The 2025 equities outlook is improving. Balance sheets look healthy, and many stocks are attractively valued, though geopolitical risks remain. Find out more.
As we enter the final quarter of the year, our experts look back at the ‘year of the bond market’ and share their thoughts on the outlook for Fixed Income assets going forward.
The brief stock market correction in July highlighted how quickly market sentiment can change. Although economic fears have since eased, investors are still seeking optimal portfolio strategies. An equal weight version of the MSCI World Index could offer broad global equity exposure while reducing concentration risk compared to a standard market-cap-weighted approach. Read our latest article to find out more.
The crypto market is preparing for the next Bitcoin halving. What does the halving mean and what are the longer-term prospects for investors in Bitcoin?
Explore the case for the Nasdaq-100 index and how its constituents are driving innovation across the global economy.
The Nasdaq-100 is an index that tracks the 100 largest non-financial companies by market capitalization listed on the Nasdaq.
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a digitalised fiat currency. Currently, 130 countries are actively researching CBDCs encompassing 98% of world GDP. Some smaller central banks in the Caribbean have already issued CBDCs, and China has continued its gradual expansion of its ‘Digital Yuan’ pilot project. So what’s the big deal?
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
Today, gold plays an important part in some investors’ portfolios, for a variety of reasons. From central banks wanting to diversify their reserves to individuals wanting physical assets that may retain value over time. Find out more.
In this second part of the Gold Report, we explore the various sources of supply and demand to further explain recent movements in the gold price.
Blockchain is growing rapidly and faced a difficult 2022. We look back at some of the challenges and look forward to some key developments and innovations in 2023.
