In a market where AI now outweighs geopolitics, even tensions in Iran barely register. The earnings season has been a blockbuster, with the Korean market shooting the lights out. Despite expectations of no further US rate cuts, investors seem unfazed, and semiconductors continue to lead the charge. Companies across the AI supply chain dominate market performance, while traditionally 'safer' sectors such as consumer staples and healthcare are severely lagging behind.

Length without disclaimer: 19 minutes

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Despite persistent unrest in the Middle East and elevated oil prices stoking inflation concerns, equity investors continue to buy the dips, leaving traditional safe havens in short supply. Equity markets may appear unfazed, but credit markets are signalling that the story isn't finished yet.

Length without disclaimer: 14 minutes

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Market turbulency remains, and where the US dollar acts as a safe haven, gold clearly doesn't this time around. Central banks sit on the fence, hoping the inflation increase caused by the war in Iran will be transitory. Oversold stocks recover, while overbought stocks take a punch on the chin.

Length without disclaimer: 18 minutes

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