Monthly report
Markets buoyed in Q3 by key US trade deals, the global tech rally and the Fed’s first rate cut of 2025
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Overview
Macro risks, including trade uncertainty, inflationary pressures in the US and UK, and debt sustainability concerns in several DMs hung over market optimism.
Key highlights:
- Global Equities – US small caps surge
- Global Fixed Income – EM $ and US IG corporates lead
- Equity Industries – Cyclicals outperform defensives broadly
- Alternative Indices – REITs and Infrastructure lag; broad commodity index up
- Equity Factors – Value outperforms; Size lags
- Foreign exchange – USD performance was mixed
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