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Rashpal Sohan

Rashpal Sohan

The Fed Went Big

The Fed Went Big

The Fed's recent 50-basis-point rate cut signals more reductions ahead, making bonds seem attractive, but strong equity trends persist. While recessions often follow rate cuts, there's typically a lag. Globally, rising debt and looming tax hikes in the U.S. and U.K. add to economic

Fortunes Fool

Fortunes Fool

Global stock markets fell in August, driven by the Bank of Japan's rate hike and U.S. recession fears. Despite the downturn, the overall trend remains upward, though volatility is increasing. Investors are cautious as U.S. presidential election uncertainty looms. While a recession isn't expected,

The Future Is Not What It Used to Be

The Future Is Not What It Used to Be

Since mid-July, equity markets have faced turbulence, particularly in tech stocks like Tesla and Alphabet. Volatility has been further influenced by the U.S. presidential election developments. Following President Biden’s unexpected resignation and Vice President Kamala Harris stepping up, the political landscape is intensifying with Trump and Harris in

All Change

All Change

The AAA Model has shifted focus, dropping industrial metals in favour of global equities. Equity markets continue to do well, as is normally the case in the fourth year of the U.S. presidential election cycle. The S&P 500's "Magnificent Seven" stocks dominate, comprising

Stick with Old Faithful

Stick with Old Faithful

The AAA Model has performed well, up around 8.5% this year. The Strongest-ranked assets remain unchanged from last month. Global equity markets remain strong, with China and Emerging Market equities rising in rank. Despite entering the “Sell in May and go away” period, a US Presidential election year suggests

April Showers

April Showers

Global equity markets have experienced a correction but it hasn’t triggered a significant bearish trend yet. The sell off has been driven by the market recalibrating to a world of stickier than expected US inflation, meaning that the Fed will not be able to deliver as many rate cuts

Full Steam Ahead

Full Steam Ahead

The global financial landscape is experiencing a surge in investor risk appetite, highlighted by a new high in the Global Stock Bond Ratio and the highest level of risk-taking by Global Fund Managers since November 2021. Additionally, financial conditions have eased since October 2022, bolstering market stimulus. This positive sentiment