The escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran in February/March 2026 represents a continuation of the conflict trajectory that began in June 2025. The earlier confrontation was triggered when...
The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+8.0%) skyrocketed in January to kickstart 2026, while the MSCI World Index (+2.2%) was dragged down by underperforming US equities. South Korea (+24.0%) tripled the...
The Malaysian ringgit is finally showing signs of a meaningful turnaround. For much of the past five decades, the currency trended weaker, reflecting slower industrial growth and widening economic gaps...
Why Has Gold Become Popular Recently? Many countries have been gradually diversifying their reserves away from U.S. Treasuries and reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar. This trend accelerated after...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly emerging as a central economic and technological force in 2026. Once a speculative buzzword, AI is now reshaping industries, driven by decisive corporate execution...
As global markets transition into 2026, investors face a landscape driven by valuations, technology, and regional shifts. While volatility is likely to persist, earnings growth, emerging market tailwinds,...
Market Review (December 2025) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (+2.7%) dashed past the MSCI World Index (+0.7%) for a decisive lead to close off 2025, as the Asia Pacific markets gained an...
Venezuela holds an estimated 18–19% of global proven oil reserves, the largest in the world; however, the majority of these reserves are heavy and extra-heavy crude, which are costly and complex to...
Market Review (November 2025) The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-3.0%) broke its 2-month hot streak and tumbled against the MSCI World Index (+0.2%) as key Asian powerhouses led to the downside....
