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07 Aug 2025

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR JULY 2025

In our monthly podcast, ‘Markets in a nutshell’, Linda Eedes unpacks July’s market performance. While global equities pushed higher, particularly in US and Chinese markets, underlying risks are emerging. US economic data showed mixed signals, with a rebound in growth but a weakening labour market. Meanwhile, rising tariffs and political pressures in the US raise concerns.

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05 Oct 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

US President Donald Trump wants America to have the world’s lowest interest rates. However, in September his chosen Federal Reserve chairman raised them. Concurrently, US government bonds suffered their worst month…

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03 Sep 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR AUGUST 2026

America’s national debt surpassed an eye-popping $40 trillion last month. The country still runs a budget deficit of around 6% of GDP, unusually large for an economy that is growing. Interest on past borrowing now…

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