Investment Roundup Overall, markets lean toward gradual cuts as the base case, consistent with a controlled disinflationary soft landing. However, investors are hedging against the risk of faster, recession-driven cuts…

Investment Roundup We continue to favour convex strategies, such as a barbell approach: balancing defensive positions in high-quality mega-caps and investment-grade corporate bonds with selective upside exposure through out-of-the-money call…

Investment Roundup A more dovish Fed may cause the dollar to weaken further. We also remain cautious against any surprise in the pace or size of rate cuts, or unexpected…

Investment Roundup Headline announcements from both the White House and the Fed provide some surface-level direction but largely remain fluid and uncertain. Trade negotiations are progressing unevenly, and the long-term…

Investment Roundup With valuations running high and volatility low, markets seem to be priced for perfection. However, this optimism may be masking certain risks, such as an unexpected inflation spike…

Investment Roundup Against the turbulent backdrop, it calls for a cautious approach to risk-taking. Investors should refrain from extending duration or increasing beta exposure until greater clarity emerges on both…