Weekly Market Briefings

A concise overview of global markets every week. Coverage includes macro drivers, currency shifts, bond and equity sentiment.


Market Insight Notes

Deep-dive analysis into long term trends, investment themes, and portfolio strategy curated by TAM’s research team.

2025 Portfolio Outlook: Balancing Growth and Resilience
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2025 Portfolio Outlook: Balancing Growth and Resilience

December 2024

As 2025 approaches, the US market remains the focal point for investors. While optimism is high, potential risks call for careful positioning.

Discover how TAM is balancing opportunities with diversification to navigate the year ahead.

Sustainability in Focus: Navigating Key Trends and Opportunities for 2025
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Sustainability in Focus: Navigating Key Trends and Opportunities for 2025

December 2024

TAM's ESG Analyst, Dan, explores the challenges and opportunities in sustainable investing as we head into 2025. From climate concerns to regulatory advancements, the note highlights how TAM’s Sustainable World portfolios are positioned to navigate this evolving landscape and deliver long-term value for clients.

Navigating the ‘Trump Trade’: Insights from TAM
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Navigating the ‘Trump Trade’: Insights from TAM

December 2024

Donald Trump’s return as the 47th President of the United States has already begun to shake up the markets. In this note, James Penny reflects on TAM’s swift response to the election outcome, shares insights on key policy impacts on portfolios, and discusses what we might expect from Trump’s first 100 days and beyond....

The new gold rush
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The new gold rush

September 2024

Gold has returned 22% in the last six months driving the metal to all-time highs in US dollars as well as multiple other currencies. The question investors must ask is whether this is a cyclical move, or has gold proved itself as a building block within portfolios?

How Magnificient is AI
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How Magnificient is AI

September 2024

Twist and turns in the Magnificent 7 have propelled the S&P 500 beyond what many investors have expected. Optimism surrounding the utility of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform businesses have led a ‘gold rush’ to beneficiaries of the technology.

The Fed and Tokyo: Correction or Contagion?
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The Fed and Tokyo: Correction or Contagion?

September 2024

After a strong rally since the start of the year, the first week of August saw a deeply negative period for developed markets.

The UK election: Will it or won’t it influence the market?
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The UK election: Will it or won’t it influence the market?

July 2024

With the British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, recently announcing a snap general election taking place on the 4th of July, it is worth taking a look at how TAM think this is going to play out in the market.

THE SQUEEZE ON FEES
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THE SQUEEZE ON FEES

April 2024

Are we now in a “race to the bottom” paradigm where DFMs are being pressured to slash fees to compete for assets whilst still offering value for clients? In this Market Insight we explain why we do not believe this is the case.

INFLATION: STAYING DOWN OR RISING BACK UP?
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INFLATION: STAYING DOWN OR RISING BACK UP?

April 2024

Any movie watcher will know that well-trodden scene in which the hero puts the villain to the sword, turns around triumphantly only to see the same villain rising ominously behind them ready for action. In this Market Insight we discuss inflation and is it really under control?

'YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE PAST TO UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT'
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'YOU HAVE TO KNOW THE PAST TO UNDERSTAND THE PRESENT'

April 2024

In the first three months alone, stock markets have already met or exceeded their targets for the entirety of 2024. Some will see this as a sell signal and others, a buy signal. Well, that’s what makes a market. In our Market Insight we take stock of an exciting start to the year.

TAM Sharia: Where we've been and where we're going
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TAM Sharia: Where we've been and where we're going

April 2024

2023 has drawn to a close and investors are beginning to open the bonnet of their portfolios to check which areas need tweaking.

Looking for notes from past years?