Indices

23 Apr 2026

Over time, most people notice the same thing: everyday expenses gradually increase. Groceries cost more than they used to, rent rises, and even simple services become more expensive. It is not always dramatic, but over the years, the change becomes clear.

20 Apr 2026

Elite footballers don't sprint for ninety minutes. They pace themselves, read the game, and move when it matters.  Experienced traders do exactly the same. Just like on the pitch, the greatest victories in trading are built through preparation, patience, and the courage to commit to something bigger. 

20 Apr 2026

Global markets rallied last week as lower oil prices and an open Strait of Hormuz helped unwind crisis pricing and improve risk sentiment. Equities led gains, yields eased, and investors rotated back into growth sectors, although renewed geopolitical tensions continue to threaten the recovery.

14 Apr 2026

Financial markets are not only driven by economic data. They are also constantly pricing uncertainty. This is where the idea of the global risk premium comes in. In simple terms, it is the extra return investors expect for taking on risk in an uncertain world. When uncertainty rises, that required return increases, and the impact is often felt across equities, bonds, currencies and commodities at the same time.

12 Apr 2026

Markets entered the week trading largely on the geopolitical narrative surrounding the Middle East, with investors focused on whether tensions between the US and Iran would evolve into a prolonged disruption of global energy flows. Oil prices had surged in the previous week as markets priced a higher probability of supply interruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that a renewed energy shock could reinforce inflation pressures just as central banks were attempting to stabilise financial conditions.