2Q25 | FOG OF UNCERTAINTY NOT COMPLETELY LIFTED, BUT THINNING OUT

INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT

The U.S. trade agenda highly influenced markets. Initial tariff threats stoked fears of a trade war. The subsequent de-escalation was favourably received.

EQUITY MARKETS

Tariff reprieve sends equities higher following an early quarter stumble. Cyclicals and trade exposed names led the charge off the bottom.

FIXED INCOME MARKETS

Long yields move higher as corporate spreads tighten further. Although slowing, most economic data shows limited impact from trade tensions for now.

     

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