Multi-Asset: Market Update November 2025
3 minutes read timeContinued enthusiasm around AI, coupled with news of a trade agreement between the US and China – under which the US reduced tariffs and Beijing eased restrictions on rare earth exports – helped drive global equities higher for the second consecutive month.
Multi-Asset: October Monthly Commentary
2 minutes read timeContinued enthusiasm around AI, coupled with news of a trade agreement between the US and China – where the US reduced tariffs and Beijing eased restrictions on rare earth exports – helped drive global equities higher last month.
Multi-Asset – Investment Outlook – 2025: November Insights
5 minutes read timeAfter a volatile start to the year, markets regained their footing, with the third quarter characterised by strong returns. Despite a barrage of negative headlines, ranging from tariff uncertainty to Trump’s persistent attacks on Federal Reserve independence, risk assets have continued to perform, leading many to question whether markets can continue to climb this ‘wall of worry’. But the reality is that this year, outside of Trump’s manic week of tariff announcements, equities have been supported by resilient earnings and a soft-landing macro backdrop.
Pacific Multi-Asset Solutions Video Update
< 1 minute read timeIn this Video Update, Freddie Streeter, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, is joined by Pacific’s Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, Will Bartleet, and Will Thompson, Chief Sustainability Officer and Portfolio Manager. Together, they explore the key growth drivers from Q3, from the growing dominance of the AI theme and the sectors behind it, to the valuation expansion in Emerging Markets and how Pacific is positioned should a bubble emerge.
Multi-Asset: September Monthly Commentary
2 minutes read timeGlobal equities moved higher last month with most major indices delivering positive returns. This marked the end of another strong quarter for risk assets as enthusiasm around AI gained momentum, trade tensions eased, and the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut since December last year.
Multi-Asset: Market Update October 2025
3 minutes read timeGlobal equities moved higher last month, with most major indices making positive returns and US equities leading the way returning 4% (in sterling terms). This meant it was another strong quarter for risk assets as enthusiasm around AI gained momentum, trade tensions were eased, and we saw the Federal Reserve cut rates for the first time since December of last year.
Multi-Asset: August Monthly Commentary
2 minutes read timeGlobal equities continued their positive momentum through the summer, finishing broadly higher across major regions despite continued headline risks.
Multi-Asset: Market Update September 2025
3 minutes read timeDespite headline risks, global equities continued their positive momentum from the summer with equities broadly higher across major regions.
Multi-Asset – Investment Outlook – 2025: August Insights
5 minutes read timeOutlook August 2025 After a volatile spring, equity markets have rallied. Looking forward though risks remain, making diversification key. US growth is slowing and labour markets are cooling, but overall the economy is not yet at stall speed. The Fed’s recent pronouncements mean rate-cuts are likely, which may pressure the dollar. Emerging markets, long underperforming […]
Pacific Multi-Asset Solutions Video Update
2 minutes read timeIn the latest Pacific Multi-Asset Solutions Video Update, Freddie Streeter, Head of Global Solutions is joined by Pacific’s Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager, Will Bartleet, and Will Thompson, Chief Sustainability Officer and Portfolio Manager.