September 04, 2025

Performance Insights - September 2025

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Risk assets continue their march amid sustained macro uncertainty over trade policy and inflation trajectories

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Overview

US rate cut expectations gathered pace. UK yields rose despite a 25 bp cut as inflation remained sticky and debt sustainability concerns remained at the forefront.

Key highlights:

  • Global Equities – Japan equities lead
  • Global Fixed Income – High yield corporates continue to outperform
  • Commodities – Gold and oil revert to longer-term trends
  • Equity Industries – Basic Materials lead amid high industry return dispersion
  • Equity Factors – Value continues outperformance
  • Alternative Indices – REITs performance is mixed; Core Infrastructure lags
  • Foreign exchange – USD weakens broadly

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