Our Scans · (FS.5.08) Markets & Instruments · Weekly Summary

• A further escalation of conflicts in the Middle East poses the risk of disrupting energy markets and renewing inflationary pressures worldwide. Hubspot
• Strategic diversification of suppliers and markets, including looking beyond North America, is necessary to mitigate risk. TimeTrex
• Emerging markets should perform well, driven by rate cuts in developed markets and global growth, with China's upside risk tied to policy stimulus confidence. Invesco
• Global credit strategy IFI credit investors share where they see opportunities across US and European investment grade, European high yield, and emerging markets. Invesco
• Despite ongoing geopolitical and economic disruptions, there is growing optimism amongst experts that opportunities in emerging markets are helping to offset and even outweigh the risks tied to global instability. ThirdBridge
• AI can deepen liquidity and make markets more efficient - more efficient markets tend to be less prone to extreme volatility outside crisis events, which is good for stability (though the volatility risk in crises can increase as we discussed). Medium
• The Japanese probably will repatriate funds that previously had pumped up other markets, especially the U.S., via the so-called yen-carry trade (borrowing at ultralow Japanese rates to buy higher-returning assets elsewhere, including Nasdaq stocks). GoldSeek
• Members can have confidence that their retirement savings are being managed for the long term and decisions on strategic asset allocation are considering the volatility risks in the US markets. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• While investors will remain mindful of geopolitical risks, the double-digit earnings growth outlook and reasonable valuation levels across much of Asia and emerging markets are compelling going into 2025. Invesco
• A top ten global asset manager with a diversified offering spanning public and private markets and retail and institutional clients is focusing on reusable recipes and capability patterns to enhance efficiency and reduce risk in its AI strategy. McKinsey & Company
• Amid recent fluctuations in global markets, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index showed resilience, ending 1.15% higher as hopes for new trade deals buoyed investor sentiment. Yahoo Finance
• As global markets navigate the complexities of new U.S. tariffs and mixed economic signals, Asia's stock markets present a landscape ripe with opportunity, particularly as China's stimulus hopes buoy investor sentiment. Yahoo Finance
• Trade rhetoric remains a central risk, as the White House has postponed new tariffs on Chinese and EU imports until August, but markets remain sensitive to any escalation. Errante
• The sooner companies invest in transparent ESG frameworks, global data collection structures, and standardized reporting processes, the better equipped they will be to minimize risks, optimize reporting efforts, and seize emerging opportunities in global markets. Center for Sustainbability & Excellence
• The sooner businesses establish transparent global ESG governance, unified data collection processes, and harmonized reporting frameworks, the better equipped they will be to manage regulatory risks, minimize reporting costs, and unlock growth potential in international markets. Center for Sustainbability & Excellence
• As global markets navigate the complexities of new U.S. tariffs and mixed economic indicators, investor sentiment remains cautious, particularly in Asia where hopes for stimulus measures in China have buoyed local indices. Yahoo Finance
• Geopolitical and Tariff Risks: Broader financial markets remain sensitive to geopolitical tensions and global trade policy, which could introduce volatility. Bitcoin News Digest
• Rising debt could have less abrupt negative effects, such as creating expectations of higher inflation and undermining the U.S. dollar's predominant role in global financial markets. Congressional Budget Office
• Ongoing risks to the U.S. outlook include expanded tariffs, contractionary fiscal policy, and the risk of a government shutdown-all of which may weigh on the U.S. economy and financial markets. Office of the New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
• For investors, mining companies, and policymakers, the US tariff announcement represents not just a trade disruption but a potential catalyst for strategic repositioning of Australia's copper sector in global markets. Discovery Alert
• Economic constraints in African markets restrict adoption, but smart city initiatives in Saudi Arabia indicate long-term potential for advanced actuator technologies. Blogger
• Global trade policies and geopolitical developments increasingly influence metal markets, creating both risks and opportunities for zinc prices. Discovery Alert

Last updated: 16 September 2025