Market Review February 2026
Risk assets started the year on a positive note, heading higher with volatility amid geopolitical tensions. The World Index gained 2.19% in January. The MSCI Far East Ex. Japan index outperformed, gaining 10.96%, driven by North Asia markets, in particular Korea and Taiwan markets. Within the Asia
Market Review January 2026
Risk assets continued to head higher going into the final month of the year as Fed reduced interest rate by 25 bps in December. The World Index gained 0.73% in December. The MSCI Far East Ex. Japan index recovered, gaining 3.24%, driven by North Asia markets, in
Market Review December 2025
Risk assets trading volatility heightened in November on fluctuating probability of Fed decision to reduce interest rate in the upcoming meeting in December. The World Index gained 0.18% in November. The MSCI Far East Ex. Japan index corrected, declining 3.68%, on profit taking in North Asia markets
Market Review November 2025
Risk assets continued to move higher in October, particularly in markets which are beneficiaries of AI investments. As expected, the Federal Reserve further cut rates by 25 bps in October. The markets were driven by positive US corporate result announcements. The easing of trade tensions between US
Market Review September 2025
Risk assets strengthened further in August across regions. Investor attention continued to focus on US corporate earnings announcement and Federal Reserve’s annual gathering at Jackson Hole for clue on interest rate decision. Fed chair Jerome Powell suggested the balance of economic risks had shifted, potentially warranting an
