09/02/2026
Global markets continue to evolve as we move deeper into 2026.
This week’s Market Moves highlights shifting dynamics across regions and asset classes. Equity momentum remains uneven, with US markets supported by AI-driven productivity gains while European growth stays capped by weak industrial momentum. In Asia, strong equity performance contrasts with cautious central bank signalling, particularly in Japan and China.
Fixed income remains sensitive to policy expectations. Disinflation trends in Europe and the US are keeping rate-cut discussions alive, while emerging market bond ownership continues to shift toward domestic investors, reducing vulnerability to global capital flows.
Geopolitics also remain firmly in focus. From developments in the Middle East to changes in US foreign policy and evolving trade dynamics in Asia-Pacific, these factors continue to influence energy markets, sovereign debt, and risk sentiment.
Our latest edition brings together the key headlines, data points, and regional themes shaping portfolios today, helping investors stay informed, selective, and disciplined in a complex environment.