Market Overview The financial markets experienced significant turbulence during August and September, with the S&P 500 at one point retreating nearly 5% from its all-time high but rallying to less than aRead More…
Geopolitics, Weather, and Economic Forces Drive Mixed Commodity Performance As we move through 2024, the global commodities market continues to experience significant volatility, driven by a complex interplay of economic, geopolitical, andRead More…
Stock markets continued rising in the second quarter, notwithstanding mounting concerns about inflation and dwindling hopes for a series of interest rate cuts before year-end. The US stock market has experienced overRead More…
I view investing as successive days of exercising patience over the long term. This definition encapsulates the essence of prudent wealth accumulation. At its core, investing involves the commitment to enduring marketRead More…
Global Commodities Market Performance and Growth Trends in 2023 Lacklustre demand and ample and, in some cases, oversupply meant it was a tough year for the lion’s share of the commodity basketRead More…
Stock markets ended 2023 on a high note, with the developed markets coming in more than 20% ahead for the year on increasingly optimistic interest rate expectations, further bolstered by a moreRead More…
As we reflect on the concluding chapters of the year, the global economic landscape stands at a crossroads, marked by transitions and challenges that necessitate strategic navigation. The Federal Reserve’s decision toRead More…
A torrid September for stock markets sent equities tumbling across the board, with the S&P500 ending the month down 4.87% and the quarter down 3.65%. The Nasdaq, which has experienced significant tailwindsRead More…
Recession Concerns Undermine Commodity Markets in First Half Ongoing fears of a recession, which has yet to come, cast a pall over commodity markets during the first half of the year, withRead More…
The Fed continues to navigate a tricky balancing act, taking what could be considered a hawkish pause in June, with the express intention of raising rates again later to get headline consumerRead More…