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Risk assets in most markets continued to move higher, albeit cautiously and unevenly. US tariff news took centre stage again during the month. On 20 February, the US Supreme Court came out with its decision on Trump’s emergency tariffs, ruling them as illegal. The markets rallied following

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

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

  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

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