We first highlighted the importance of semiconductors back in April 2023 when we introduced the concept of megatrends. Back then, we used the example of the automotive industry and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and highlighted how investing in...
In a noteworthy decision on Tuesday, March 19, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced an increase to its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2007. Japan has endured a prolonged period of “ultra loose” monetary policy since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), as...
On 22 February 2024, Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at ¥39,098.68, eclipsing the previous record high set in December 1989–a staggering 34 years ago. As we highlighted in a prior article, Japan went through a truly extraordinary boom in asset prices through the 1980s that...
As we highlighted in our prior market insight, 2024 is set to be a historic year for elections, with more than 2 billion of the world’s population across 50 countries set to head to the polls. The most widely publicised is undoubtedly the United States, where...
Market Insight – Market Surprises, AI Evolution, and Geopolitical Strains
From Doom to Boom: The Story of 2023’s Economic Surprises 23/11/2023 As we highlighted in last week’s article “The Power of Positive Thinking,” 2023 began with many dire predictions about the economy and asset prices. So far, these forecasts have not borne fruit, with...
The Power of Positive Thinking 16/11/2023 Economist Paul Samuelson is famously quoted as saying that the stock market has predicted nine out of the last five recessions. While somewhat satirical, this quip demonstrates how poor investors and economists are at...
Private Credit: Your Questions Answered 9/11/2023 Private credit, commonly referred to as private debt or non-bank lending, is a growing asset class garnering increasing attention from investors. Historically, this was space dominated by the big banks....
Moment of Truth for the Magnificent Seven 2/11/2023 The U.S.-listed technology giants have been long-time investor favourites, and with good reason–they have dominant businesses with large addressable markets and incredible financial metrics. They have also...
US Tailwinds: How Investors Can Ride the Next $1.25 Trillion Wave 26/10/2023 It is no secret that infrastructure in the United States has long been in need of upgrading and repair. There are countless images and videos showing crumbling highways, overrun and...
Why You Need to Invest in Private Credit Today 26/10/2023 The stars are aligning for a golden era in private credit. The recent flurry of interest rate hikes across the globe has returned fixed income to the fore as investors earn meaningful income without...
Behind the Deals: Takeover Strategies 12/10/2023 In our previous article, we delved deep into the allure of corporate takeovers, highlighting how buyers—both strategic and financial—are perpetually hunting for golden opportunities from their competitors,...
