Markets in Motion - Positioning for 2026
With 2026 now well underway, the natural question is what lies ahead for markets.
By Greg Smith
Before looking forward, it’s worth briefly reflecting on how we arrived here. 2025 was certainly one of the more extraordinary years investors have experienced in a long time. It may also however provide some important learnings for investors as we move forward through 2026.
As with the initial days of 2026, markets faced no shortage of challenges last...MORE»
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