Research viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence – Pricing in Perfection?
Artificial intelligence has become the defining story of today’s markets—not because of what it has delivered, but because of what we believe it will deliver.
Investment is booming, valuations are stretching, and the world’s biggest companies are pouring unprecedented capital into AI infrastructure. Yet beneath the headlines, a quieter truth remains: most organisations are still figuring...
October 2025 Economic & Market Review – Markets Climb, Fed Cuts Again, and Rare Earths Rattle Trade
Talking points
- Markets extended their winning streak: Nearly all major asset classes posted gains in October, despite heightened volatility from trade news and US political gridlock.
- The Fed cut rates again – but sent a hawkish signal: The second straight 0.25% cut to 3.75%–4% kept policy supportive, yet comments about
September 2025 Economic & Market Review – Tech Leads, Fed Cuts, and Global Equities Advance
Talking points
- Markets climbed, even with geopolitical tension: Global equities advanced in September, with the unhedged MSCI ACWI ex‑Australia up 2.4% (AUD). Optimism around AI, firm tech earnings, and the Fed’s first 25 bps cut of 2025 (policy rates reduced
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