MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW: MAY 2025 1. Executive Summary Global equity markets rebounded in May 2025, supported by a temporary pause in US-China tariff escalation and dovish central bank signals. However, we remain concerned that equities are pricing in little economic risk, particularly in the US. Australian markets benefited… Read More »PACIFIC INVESTMENT & ECONOMIC COMPASS
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MONTHLY ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT REVIEW – MARCH 2025 REVIEW Global equity markets faced broad pressure in March 2025, with most major indices finishing the month in the red. The downturn was driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, especially around renewed U.S. trade disputes, which reintroduced tariffs and sparked fears of a… Read More »Pacific Investment & Economic Compass
International shares returned a slight negative return in February, down -0.9% (fully hedged) due to disappointing US economic data, rising inflation and poor investor sentiment around President Trump’s economic plans. The Trump administration has imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports. Currently, 25% of steel consumed in the… Read More »Pacific Investment & Economic Compass – February 2025 Summary