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"Ageing Gracefully"
For global equity markets, it was a case of déjà vu, with many major indices hitting fresh all-time highs in October.
Markets remain resilient — but what risks lie ahead?
Global equity markets have performed well this year, navigating a steady stream of headlines and policy uncertainty. A resilient macroeconomic backdrop has helped investors continue climbing the proverbial ‘wall of worry’ — and for now, we expect more of the same. But how is that possible in the face of rising US tariffs? And what other risks could challenge this outlook?
In this short video, Phil Borkin, Senior Manager of Investment Strategy, outlines a few key risks we're keeping an eye on. While these aren’t our base case scenarios, it’s important to test assumptions and remain vigilant to factors that could shift the investment landscape.
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"Slip, Slop, Slap"
Global equities have been on a remarkable run this year — and September kept the momentum going. In NZD terms, returns have been especially strong.
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"Keep On Keeping On"
Is US Exceptionalism Fading? Few investment themes generate as much discussion as the concept of US exceptionalism—the belief that the US economy and equity markets consistently outperform global peers.