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The third quarter of 2025 delivered strong equity market gains, extending the positive momentum established earlier this year. Despite ongoing concerns about inflation, global growth, and monetary policy, risk assets broadly advanced, with particular strength in U.S. small-cap and international

Equity Markets: A Sharp Reversal Q2 was a clear turnaround from Q1’s sluggish equity performance. Leading the rebound were large-cap U.S. growth stocks, with the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) surging +17.8% for the quarter. That brought its year-to-date return to +8.2%, recovering

In a world of constantly shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics, understanding the structure of the Global Market Portfolio (GMP) can help investors benchmark their own portfolios and identify diversification gaps. This post offers a snapshot of the global investable universe—spanning

As we approach the halfway point of 2025, global markets have shown resilience amid persistent economic uncertainty. While the first quarter was characterized by muted or even negative equity returns in many segments, the second quarter—so far—has delivered a sharp

April brought continued volatility to global financial markets, reflecting persistent investor concerns over inflationary pressures, central bank policy shifts, and uneven economic data. While fixed income markets posted modest gains, equities—particularly in the U.S.—remained under pressure. Below is a summary

As we close out the first quarter of 2025, the markets have presented a mix of headwinds and bright spots. Below is a snapshot of how various asset classes performed year to date, based on popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Keep

When it comes to investing, performance is not just about high returns—it’s also about how much of your return you get to keep. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged as a highly efficient investment vehicle, especially when compared to traditional mutual

As we complete the first two months of 2025, it’s time to take a look at how the markets have performed. February proved to be a challenging month for US equities, contributing to a mixed start to the year. Let’s

A New Year, A New Market: How Did Investment Classes Fare in January? Following a strong 2024, investors are eager to see how different asset classes performed in the first month of 2025. To gain a practical understanding of market

2024 was a dynamic year for financial markets, characterized by impressive gains in some sectors and modest performance in others. With large-cap U.S. stocks leading the charge, bonds seeing steady if unspectacular returns, and alternative investments offering mixed results, this