05 March 2026 | 2 min. readingtime
February 2026: calm before the storm
Despite doubts about AI and concerns about possible escalation in the Middle East, February 2026 was another good month for equity investors.
05 January 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
Financial market results were mixed in December. US equities fell in local currency terms after closing lower on the last four trading days. Emerging markets and Asian equities posted gains but remained in the background. In contrast, sentiment in Europe was clearly positive, with capital market interest rates rising.
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05 March 2026 | 2 min. readingtime
Despite doubts about AI and concerns about possible escalation in the Middle East, February 2026 was another good month for equity investors.
05 February 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
January saw stellar performances on stock markets in Asia and emerging markets. US equities lagged behind, and the dollar fell in value. European capital market interest rates also fell slightly.
07 November 2025 | 2 min. readingtime
In financial markets, October was broadly similar to September, and indeed to the entirety of 2025 so far. Stock prices rose globally, but most significantly in Japan and emerging markets. Capital market interest rates fell slightly, and as a result, bonds also delivered positive returns.