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
Markets grappled with rising bond yields, higher energy prices and renewed rate-hike expectations as geopolitical tensions intensified globally. Download PDF
Here is the NDL Fund Insight for September 2026. Download PDF
Markets grappled with rising bond yields, higher energy prices and renewed rate-hike expectations as geopolitical tensions intensified globally. Download PDF
Global financial markets were broadly positive in August 2026, with equities advancing despite volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, elevated oil prices, and uncertainty over monetary policy. Strong corporate earnings, particularly in technology and AI-related sectors, helped lift major indices, with many equity markets posting gains and
While there was no let up in eventful news headlines, August was noticeably calmer than much of 2026, with markets enjoying a brief period of respite after a year dominated by geopolitical tension, Al euphoria and volatility across bonds and equities. That calm will have been particularly welcomed by investors
Markets grappled with rising bond yields, higher energy prices and renewed rate-hike expectations as geopolitical tensions intensified globally. Download PDF
Cooling US inflation supported global equities and reduced rate-rise expectations, but Middle East disruption kept energy prices and global inflation risks elevated. Download PDF
Cooling US inflation supported global equities and reduced rate-rise expectations, but Middle East disruption kept energy prices and global inflation risks elevated. Download PDF