Global equities advanced modestly during the third quarter, as resilient economic activity, strong corporate earnings and continued investment in artificial-intelligence infrastructure outweighed higher energy prices, rising government-bond yields and renewed geopolitical tension. The increase in oil prices supported energy shares, while rate-sensitive areas came under pressure as central banks maintained
Markets balanced resilient activity and earnings expectations against high bond yields, fiscal strains and renewed energy risks, leaving central banks constrained as regional equity and bond markets diverged. Download PDF
Markets balanced resilient activity and strong technology investment against a renewed rise in sovereign yields and volatile energy prices. Diversification remained important as regional growth, inflation and policy risks continued to diverge. Download PDF