February 2026 brought an unusual overlap of geopolitical shocks and economic volatility that rippled through almost every major market. Military escalation in the Middle East, shifting policy signals from large economies, and new security moves in Europe and Asia all fed into markets simultaneously. Energy flows, trade routes, and overall risk sentiment were pulled into… Continue reading →

Over the past month, global markets have not followed a straightforward growth trend. Instead, policy concerns and related risks have taken center stage. Investors shifted between feeling confident and becoming more cautious, depending on the latest headlines about trade tensions, geopolitical issues, and uncertainty around policymakers’ next moves. A clear sign of this was gold… Continue reading →

Global markets rarely follow neat calendar-year patterns. They react to policy changes, capital movement, and shifts in confidence that can change quickly. The Global Market Brief offers a monthly look at these changes as they happen, before they are fully reflected in prices. Each edition begins with a look at the broader economic picture, then… Continue reading →