Financial year in review: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025 The 2024–25 financial year was marked by rapidly shifting macroeconomic conditions, central bank pivots, political transitions, and significant volatility across asset classes. Despite multiple headwinds, most major markets delivered positive returns over the full year, though with clear regional and sectoral divergences. Q3 2024: … Financial year in review: 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025
Proposed US Tax Changes Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a comprehensive tax and spending package, narrowly passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, with a 215-214 vote. This legislation, a cornerstone of Trump’s second term, aims to extend and expand provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), … Proposed US Tax Changes
Let’s talk about gold The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) Post Policy Board Meeting on the 19th of March initiated the first interest rate hike in 17 years. Formerly, the cash rate in Japan was set between -0.1% and 0%. Moving forward, the BoJ will aim to maintain it between 0% and 0.1%, departing from its Negative … Let’s talk about gold
Inflation heats up, rate cuts on hold Inflation in the US rose higher than expected in March. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit 3.5% year-over-year, exceeding the market’s prediction of 3.4%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, also came in hotter than anticipated, reaching 3.8% compared to the expected 3.7%. This unexpected inflation surge dampened … Inflation heats up, rate cuts on hold