August 06, 2025

Performance Insights - August 2025

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Key US trade deals and resilient growth picture sustain market optimism in July

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Overview

Major central banks kept rates on hold. Long yields rose across key developed and emerging markets. Trade uncertainty remained for the bulk of US trading partners.

Key highlights:

  • Global Equities – Asia Pacific equities lead
  • Global Fixed Income – US government bonds and high yield corporates outperform
  • Commodities – US policy helps sway oil and copper markets
  • Equity Industries – Energy and Financials fare well amid high return dispersion
  • Equity Factors – Value rebounds; Momentum holds up in Europe
  • Alternative Indices – REITs lag amid yield rises
  • Foreign exchange – USD rebounds

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