Weekly Market Commentary
In summary Geopolitical risks continue to unsettle markets Markets struggled last week as escalating tensions in the Middle East triggered another sharp rise in energy prices and revived concerns about a stagflationary shock. Brent crude rose almost 9% over the week to around $112 per barrel, having briefly traded close to $120 intraday. While equities […]
Cornelian Risk Managed Funds – Monthly update
Global equities continued the positive start to the year in February, led by the ongoing rotation out of US large cap technology into other sectors and regions across the developed and emerging markets. Global fixed income markets were also positive as yields generally declined, with UK gilts outperforming on easing inflationary pressures and falling interest […]
Navigating Middle East Uncertainty
In summary Periods of heightened uncertainty, both in the Middle East and elsewhere are a recurring challenge to global markets and to long-term investors. Recent developments have once again highlighted the Middle Eastern region’s importance to the global economy, particularly through its role in energy production and critical shipping routes. Disruption in these areas can […]
The Monthly Edit
In summary We examine the markets daily, and our monthly update is a selection of key global stories explained through an investment lens. Equities remained resilient: Global equities held up well despite geopolitical headlines and sector volatility. Software and semiconductors lagged, while value sectors outperformed. Earnings confirmed AI strength, but market reactions were restrained: Q4 earnings showed […]
Weekly Market Commentary
In summary Markets wobble as AI doubts and geopolitical risks collide Markets closed last week on an unsettled footing as investors navigated a mix of shifting AI sentiment and a sharp escalation in geopolitical risk. US equities edged lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% over the week and the technology-heavy NASDAQ underperforming as large-cap […]
Weekly Market Commentary
In summary From tech wobble to broader sell-off Market turbulence that began within the US technology sector two weeks ago has broadened meaningfully last week. Software companies led a sharp decline on Thursday, but weakness extended across financials, wealth management, logistics and commercial real estate, with several companies seeing double digit downward moves. Defensive assets […]
Cornelian Risk Managed Funds – Monthly update
In summary Global equities reported a buoyant start to the year as a number of significant geopolitical flashpoints failed to dull positive investor sentiment. In fixed income, government bonds were broadly flat over the month, with the notable exception of Japan where the announcement of snap elections drove a sharp sell-off in Japanese sovereign bonds. […]
The Monthly Edit
In summary We examine the markets daily, and our monthly update is a selection of key global stories explained through an investment lens. Market headlines Global equities began 2026 on a firm footingUS markets extended late‑2025 momentum with broader participation across small‑ and mid‑cap names. However, geopolitical tensions and volatility in technology kept overall risk […]
Weekly Market Commentary
In summary Broadening market leadership amid cautious headlines Equities ended the week on a cautious note, but the underlying story was far more constructive than the headline indices suggested. The S&P 500 (-0.38%) and NASDAQ (-0.66%) drifted lower, dragged by weakness in mega-cap technology as the ‘Magnificent 7’ fell -2.08%. Under the surface, breadth continued […]
Cornelian Risk Managed Funds – Monthly update
In summary Global equities reported mixed results in December. A flat month from the dominant US market offset a strong end to the year in several key regions including the UK, Europe and Asia. Fixed income markets delivered another month of solid positive returns amid supportive central bank policies and benign credit conditions. International Equities […]