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The Momentum Factor: Thriving beyond U.S. Borders
Many market participants have likely observed that the momentum factor has been among the top-performing equity styles in recent years. At the same time, a notable shift has occurred in regional performance: after years of underperformance, international developed equities are now outpacing U.S. equities—both YTD and over the past 12 months (see Exhibit 1). By…
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Beyond the Bullion: Market Trends in Global Gold Production
Gold Producers in a Shifting Macro Landscape Gold’s break above USD 3,000 per ounce in Q1 2025—a roughly 40% increase since year-end 2023—is a reflection of the revived interest in mining companies amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical risks.1 The S&P Commodity Producers Gold Index has responded with a 64% total return over the past 12…
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Tech Titans and Global Champions: A Look Inside the S&P Global 100
The author would like to thank Darius Nass for his contributions to this blog. Global Champions in a Cross-Current Macro Landscape In early 2025, global equity markets were marked by heightened volatility due to AI-driven earnings growth, monetary policy normalization and rising trade uncertainty. Despite these challenges and mixed market signals, the S&P Global 100,…
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Navigating the Global Index Landscape amid Tariff Volatility
In an environment of rapidly evolving trade conditions, understanding the nuances of index performance across countries is essential. As trade policies fluctuate and central banks carefully evaluate the economic outlook, the repercussions for markets and global commerce may be significant. Reflecting on the past couple of years, it is noteworthy that the 12-month total return…
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Quiet Before the Storm
Quiet Before the Storm? Global markets seemingly remain unperturbed—despite homing in on Election Day in the U.S. Although dispersion ticked up globally from September month-end levels, it is still sitting at below average levels as of October 31 in the U.S. Similarly, correlation is also well below average. Together these coordinates are pointing to particularly…
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