The term “trade deficit” has recently become a flashpoint in global politics and economics. U.S. President Donald Trump frequently cited America’s trade deficits—particularly with major trading partners like China, Canada, […]

The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (-0.7%) largely outperformed the MSCI World Index (-4.6%) as US geopolitics and tariff threats took a heavier toll on home turf than on its […]

Markets were in deep blue territory due to concerns over reciprocal tariffs, but staged a sharp relief rally after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on steep tariff hikes. Global […]

The geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically following the November 2024 US presidential election, which saw Donald Trump’s victory. Initially, his win boosted market sentiment, with investors anticipating tax cuts and […]

Following the reelection of President Donald Trump, major financial institutions in the U.S. have started to reassess and alter their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. JPMorgan Chase, the largest […]

Both the MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (0.1%) and MSCI World Index (-0.8%) remained flat mom as global markets were largely mixed in February. Hong Kong (+13.4%) and China (+1.9%) […]

The global market has been rattled by geopolitical tension, Ukraine-Russian War, economic policy shifts, including the return of tariffs under Trump’s policies. These factors contribute to market volatility, making it […]

Sustainable investing-focused mutual funds and ETFs faced major challenges in 2024, with record outflows of $19.6 billion in the U.S., a sharp decline from 2023’s $13.3 billion (Figure 1). The […]

The MSCI Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index (1.3%) trailed the MSCI World Index (3.5%) mom following the new year as developed markets such as Europe and US, retraced December pullback due […]