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Gold Investors Chase the Carat, Ignore the Stick

The precious metal is the ultimate shock absorber against geopolitical maelstroms, inflation, and lower interest rates. Where can you find investment outperformance in 2025? Defense stocks, Chinese tech giants, and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway have all beaten the market. Yet, whenever the flight to safety begins, gold continues to shine. The precious metal has surged […]

Trump-Putin Call Impacts Global Markets | Key Trends & Central Bank Meetings 2025

The global financial landscape is shifting as investors anticipate the Trump-Putin call on Ukraine ceasefire, alongside key central bank meetings this week. Markets are closely watching how geopolitical tensions and monetary policy decisions will shape the economy. 1. How the Trump-Putin Call Impacts Global Markets A highly anticipated phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir […]

Investors Eye Russian Market Amid Trump’s Pursuit of Rapprochement

As Donald Trump pursues a diplomatic thaw with Vladimir Putin, investors are seeking new opportunities in Russian corporate bonds and the rouble. Hopes of relaxed sanctions have fueled interest in these previously shunned assets, with hedge funds and brokers looking to capitalize on potential market shifts. Renewed Interest in Russian Assets Hedge funds and brokers […]

5 Key Market Trends: Gold Surges, Stocks Rebound & Inflation Worries Grow

World markets ended another choppy trading week on an upbeat note as investors brushed off trade war concerns and bought back beaten-down stocks. However, market sentiment remains fragile, and fears of further economic turbulence persist. The U.S. tariff agenda under President Donald Trump remains in place, leaving markets vulnerable to sudden escalations in trade tensions. […]

ETFs Poised for Growth in Hong Kong Pension Funds

The launch of Hong Kong’s digital retirement platform, eMPF, is set to pave the way for greater adoption of lower-cost passive investment solutions, with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) expected to play a prominent role. Industry experts suggest that the platform’s rollout offers a significant opportunity for asset managers to introduce cost-effective products tailored for the […]

Overseas Managers Face No Real Advantage in Asia’s Active ETF Market

Global asset managers venturing into Asia’s active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market may find themselves on equal footing with local players, according to State Street. Despite their experience in other markets, international firms will need to tailor their strategies to meet local demands. Rising interest in active ETFs Frank Koudelka, State Street’s global head of ETF […]