Insights
07 Jul 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR JUNE 2025
Global markets advanced again in June after the rapid resolution of the 12-day Israel–Iran war and a further détente in the US–China trade battle. This one-two punch of geopolitical and tariff relief boosted…
05 Jun 2025
MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR MAY 2025
May brought a new pontiff to Rome and a fresh breeze to markets after Beijing and Washington stepped back from the tariff cliff. The two countries agreed to steeply cut bilateral tariffs and pause further…
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…