Valuable investing: balance of financial and social returns

After a lackluster July, stock markets staged a recovery in August, with the exception of listed real estate. Meanwhile, capital market interest rates continued to rise.

June 2026 was a positive month for both equity and bond investors. Over the first half of 2026, investors in Asian equities and emerging markets, in particular, achieved high returns.

May 2026 was an excellent month in what was already a remarkable year for equity investors. Japanese equities, emerging markets, and European and US stocks all posted gains.