Insights
08 May 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR APRIL 2025
April began as if the markets had fallen victim to an April Fool’s joke — but investors weren't laughing. US President Trump’s much anticipated ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs took effect on 2 April, and all countries…
25 Apr 2025
Navigating Global Markets With Shariah-Compliant Equities
Shariah-compliant investing has long formed a cornerstone of Islamic finance, providing Muslim investors with opportunities to participate in global financial markets while adhering to the principles of their faith.…
25 Apr 2025
China: Tailwinds Persist Despite Trade Turbulence
Chinese equities entered 2025 with positive momentum. Years of policy overhangs were finally beginning to lift. The combination of renewed stimulus, stabilising property markets, and a tech-sector rebound had…
25 Apr 2025
America's Future Lies in Innovation — Not Factories
US President Donald Trump has put tariffs aggressively back on his policy agenda in his second term, reigniting debates about America’s ability to reclaim its industrial past through protectionist policies. The…
10 Apr 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR MARCH 2025
The US took centre stage again in March — but for all the wrong reasons. Instead of being the engine of global optimism, America became the main source of investor anxiety. Wall Street fell sharply, with the S&P 500…
06 Mar 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR FEBRUARY 2025
Investors appeared to fall out of love with US tech this February and the US stock market flashed warning signs as post-election investor optimism clashed with some harsh economic and geopolitical realities. The…