Whilst growth stocks defined the early parts of the year, the third quarter saw a rotation into value. Lower risk was in favour again early in September, when we saw almost a repeat of early August, with markets dropping off. The end of the month saw markets rise again to give another positive
August began with a sharp market drop following market concerns over a possible US recession and investor fears that the large and mega-cap tech companies, which have been driving markets this year, might not be able to achieve the expected returns from all of the hype around AI. Almost as quickly
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July was a quiet month for market news, with the biggest stories being election results in the UK and France and Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US Presidential race.
US markets hit all-time highs during the month before pulling back as mega cap tech stocks fell over concerns about the
At SVN Capital, we’re passionate about fostering talent and encouraging career growth, both within our team and in the broader community. This commitment shines through in our sponsorship of Daniel Callaghan, a remarkable 15-year-old karting prodigy from the UK.
Markets saw a modest gain in June, continuing the positive growth of 2024, albeit at a slower pace than earlier in the year. The MSCI World Index increased by 1.9%, with US markets hitting all-time highs.
May saw a rebound in stock markets as economic data, particularly out of the US, suggested a slowdown, and markets had digested their revised expectations of fewer rate cuts to happen in 2024 than had originally been anticipated.
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April was the first negative month of the year, with the MSCI World Index falling 3.85% following an excellent Q1.
The S&P 500 closed at a record high 22 times during the first quarter for a total gain of more than 10%. The MSCI World Index also grew 3.3% in March for a total quarterly gain of 8.47%.
Stock markets maintained robust performance throughout February, with the MSCI World Index gaining an additional 4% for the month. This brought its year-to-date performance to a positive 5.3% return.
SVN Capital’s CEO and Founder, Stefan Terry, has been recognised as the Investment & Private Banking Middle East CEO of the Year 2023 by MEA Markets.
Have you ever found yourself drowning in the whirlwind of modern life, wondering if there’s a magic formula to transform the chaos into something extraordinary? Well, the key might lie in embracing the power of positivity.
January began bumpy as investors assessed prospects for 2024 following a strong 2023. Following this, markets closed the month up as confidence returned. The S&P 500 hit a new record high, driven mainly through shares in semiconductor companies such as AMD and Nvidia.
December saw a strong end to the year, with all sectors up and the MSCI World Index finishing with a 22.2% gain in US dollar terms. The Nasdaq 100 index, mainly composed of tech companies, recorded a 55% gain to close the year at a record high.
Markets staged a strong recovery in November, with the “Santa rally” coming early this year.
October saw another decline in global markets as the “higher for longer narrative” sank in with investors, bond yields surged, and a new war broke out in Israel and Palestine.
In September, global stock markets declined for the second consecutive month as investors assessed mixed economic data and the ongoing “higher for longer” stance on interest rates from Central Banks.
The financial industry is undergoing a major transformation with the surge in digital assets. Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have been gaining traction, transforming our views on money, investments, and transactions.
Markets experienced a decline in August, but a month-end rebound helped mitigate the impact. Traditionally, August and September are challenging months for market performance. Profit-taking is common in good years before Q4, while negative sentiment often prevails during challenging years.
Art investment has always held a special fascination for collectors, enthusiasts and investors. The debate over whether an artist’s work is more profitable when dead or alive continues to spark curiosity in the art world.
July was a relatively quiet month for markets, although gains were extended for the fifth consecutive month as we continue to see a rally from the low of October 2022. There continues to be mixed data on the US labour market, but headline inflation numbers were cause for positivity.
Amid the global cost of living crisis, luxury brands are beating the odds and finding innovative solutions to conquer challenges. As inflation surges and disposable incomes dwindle, these companies have not only managed to survive but thrive.
Have you ever dreamed of turning your passion for classic cars or fine wine into a lucrative investment? If so, you’re in for a treat. More and more people are discovering unique ways to not only make money but also have fun – welcome to the world of passion investing.
May was a month characterised by concerns over a possible catastrophic US default on its debt obligations, with markets waiting to see if a bipartisan deal could be reached on the debt ceiling and pass through Congress before the end of the month.
Seven Solutions acquires an undisclosed minority share in SVN Capital, one of the fastest-growing investment firms in the GCC.
Unless you have been hiding under a rock over the last few months, it’s been hard to ignore the rapid progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI). You may have already tested the AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT or seen impressive AI-generated images posted on social media.
April was another positive month for equity markets, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.5% for its second consecutive monthly rise. However, mixed economic data means the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain.
SVN Capital has partnered with Volsung Limited to provide clients with high-quality real estate investments in Berlin.
The biggest news from March was the troubles in the banking sector, and we covered the immediate aftermath of the collapse of SVB in the middle of the month.
Yayoi Kusama is one of the most famous artists living and working today with a prolific oeuvre spanning painting, film, sculpture, poetry, installation, and performance.
Did you know that during the past year, over half of the employees in the MENA region considered leaving their current job due to poor work-life balance?
Furthermore, in the US, over four million workers quit their job every month in 2022 due to burnout.
The Bank of England raised UK interest rates by 0.5% to 4%, signalling that rates may now be nearing their peak.
As the media around the world reports a concerning rhetoric surrounding rising inflation, market volatility and a potential recession, we review art’s historic resilience to economic uncertainty and look at the data from 2022, which shows why the acquisition of art as a high
2022 was an unprecedented year for markets, with both bonds and equities recording substantial losses at the same time. UK government bonds ended the year down close to 25%, a disastrous performance for a supposedly low-risk asset.
