Market Insights & Weekly Briefings 2026

Stay ahead with expert commentary and timely updates




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.

Crossing Borders
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Crossing Borders

June 2026

Investment management is increasingly global. Regulation and tax remain highly local.

Following a recent visit to TAM Europe in Spain, we explore how advisers are navigating the growing complexity of cross-border investing and why implementation is becoming just as important as investment selection itself.

When markets disagree
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When markets disagree

May 2026

Bond markets and equity markets are sending very different messages right now.

The question for investors is whether one of them is wrong, or whether both are highlighting different parts of an increasingly complex global picture.

The Strait and narrow
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The Strait and narrow

May 2026

Recent events around the Strait of Hormuz are a reminder that energy security, supply chains and geopolitics still matter enormously for markets.

In this latest investment note, we explore why markets continue to rise despite growing risks, the increasing concentration around AI-related equit...

A view from Hong Kong
TAM Market Insight

A view from Hong Kong

April 2026

Recent observations from Hong Kong highlight Asia’s continued dynamism, China’s evolving complexity, and why disciplined, selective global investing remains essential. 

We explore regional opportunity, geopolitical risk, and practical cross-border challenges facing advisers and investors today.

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Quarterly Investment Perspective – Q2 2026
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Quarterly Investment Perspective – Q2 2026

April 2026

Our Q2 2026 Investment Perspective outlines our latest view on markets, portfolio positioning and key risks. Following a volatile first quarter, we take a balanced and flexible approach, reflecting both improved opportunities and ongoing uncertainty across global markets.

Experience Shapes Expectations
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Experience Shapes Expectations

April 2026

In this latest market update, we reflects on how a decade of quick market recoveries may be shaping investor expectations. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, markets have continued to rise, reinforcing the belief that setbacks are temporary 

The note explores why this may not be a reliable guide to the future and why d...

Market Update: So… Who Blinked?
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Market Update: So… Who Blinked?

March 2026

Following last week’s “who blinked” moment, markets have quickly shifted focus to oil prices, inflation and interest rate expectations.

Phil discusses what has changed over recent days, why markets have become more volatile, and how portfolios are positioned.

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Who Blinks First?
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Who Blinks First?

March 2026

Markets have weakened following a sharp escalation in US/Iran tensions. Rising energy prices are beginning to shift inflation expectations and could delay rate cuts.

Our cautious positioning, with lower equity exposure and limited duration, is helping to navigate the volatility.

Middle East Escalation: Market Perspective
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Middle East Escalation: Market Perspective

March 2026

Middle East tensions have escalated and markets have reacted with weaker equities and higher oil.

We outline the key risks, including inflation, energy supply and central bank response, and explain how diversified portfolios are positioned to manage volatility calmly and deliberately.

 

Investment Perspective Q1 2026
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Investment Perspective Q1 2026

February 2026

The 2026 investment landscape is finely balanced, with supportive earnings and policy expectations tempered by elevated valuations and persistent geopolitical risks.

TAM portfolios remain cautiously positioned and modestly underweight equities, selective in alternatives, and neutral in fixed income reflecting reduced mar...

A Healthier Kind of Volatility
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A Healthier Kind of Volatility

January 2026

Markets are becoming more selective. Investors remain engaged, but with greater discipline, as capital rotates away from crowded areas and towards a broader range of opportunities.

This environment rewards diversification, valuation awareness, and active decision-making. At TAM, we build glob...

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