Analysis: Indices

When it's murky, there's trouble: why is Indonesia in the cellar?

After MSCI, S&P Dow Jones is now placing Indonesia under review. The IDX Composite is down over 31% since January, the worst performance amongst major markets. Jakarta is paying for its gray areas,...

The S&P 500 wraps up a historic quarter

Between tensions in the Middle East, questions about the profitability of massive AI investment, and fears of sustainably higher rates, the U.S. market had plenty of reasons to stall. Instead, it did...

Hong Kong: The Ugly Duckling of Tech

While Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea dominate the market spotlight, Hong Kong has been languishing since the start of the year. The Hang Seng is down 10%, placing it at the back of the pack among...

FTSE MIB: The Record-Breaking Rise of a Unique Index

The Milanese index has hit a new all-time high, rising an impressive 86% over three years. Indeed, it is shattering records thanks to the very sectors that once held it back - banking and industry -...

Speculative Fever Grips the Nigerian Stock Market

The Nigerian stock market is on track for its best year since 2007, with its main index up nearly 60%. However, behind this spectacular performance, the rally is being driven by a surge in small-cap...

Nikkei hits record high

The Nikkei has never been higher. Driven by artificial intelligence, the Japanese index crossed the 67,000-point mark for the first time on June 1. However, behind this surge, the rally is much...

Consumer spending on sale

The underperformance of the consumer sector reflects an economic cycle that is increasingly driven by investment rather than spending.

The Great Comeback of Emerging Markets?

Driven by artificial intelligence, the MSCI Emerging Markets index has been significantly outperforming Wall Street since the start of the year. However, behind this rally lies a more nuanced reality:...

China rallies towards multi-year highs

The Shanghai Stock Exchange is in the spotlight this week. Driven by exports and low production costs, the Middle Kingdom's main mainland exchange gained ground in April. However, caution remains...

MSCI Emerging Markets: A New Growth Engine Takes Over

The MSCI Emerging Markets index has returned to its peaks. The index gained 2.9% on Monday, May 4, driven by Asian technology, particularly in South Korea and Taiwan.

Europe running out of arguments

The return of macroeconomic risk is now firmly in place in Europe. There has been a stark contrast with US markets since the start of the war in Iran. Across the Atlantic, markets are being buoyed by...

Russell 2000: Small Caps, Big Impact

The market has long been fixated on AI and industry heavyweights. Yet, in the shadow of the Magnificent 7, American small caps are poised to conclude a fourth consecutive month of outperformance...

Taiwan is a small country. But not on the markets

Last week, Taiwan's stockmarket capitalization briefly overtook that of the London Stock Exchange. This performance was primarily driven by the stellar gains of TSMC.

October elections as a catalyst for a Brazilian market re-rating?

The Brazilian stock market has seen a significant rally since January 2025, following a broader re-rating of emerging markets. The Ibovespa, the Brazilian market's benchmark index, has gained...

Ten rises in a row for the Nasdaq

The Nasdaq has now posted 10 consecutive winning sessions, its longest winning streak since 2021.

Is the bar set too high for corporate earnings?

While the conflict in Iran has clouded the macroeconomic outlook, analysts have yet to reduce their earnings estimates.

European indices soar

And some are feeling the burn.

Is it the Right Time to Buy?

The conflict in Iran has rattled the US indices. However, analysts remain optimistic as valuations have significantly eased.

Major Indices Dive into the Red Since the Iran Conflict Began

Markets have been falling since the beginning of March. At best, they are bouncing fitfully on the back of rumors.