UK equities have recently reclaimed the crown of Europe’s largest stock market. In this week's Ask The Fund Manager episode, Nicole Lowe and Sunil Krishnan discuss whether the momentum is building and if it's here to stay.

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UK Equities: Don’t call it a comeback

What would you do if you were given an extra $1000 a month, no strings attached?

In this week’s episode of #AskTheFundManager, Sean and Dean discuss the pros and cons of a universal basic income after the completion of the largest of its kind experiment by the CEO of OpenAI and maker of ChatGPT.

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Could Artificial Intelligence lead to free money?

Global equities plunged over 6% in early August but swiftly rebounded a week or so later. It was an eventful month marked by central bank rate cuts, record-high gold prices, and strong company earnings. 
 
In this week’s episode of Ask The Fund Manager, Thomas Stokes and Sunil Krishnan unpick and make sense of the key themes driving markets in August.

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In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

What happened in markets in August?

One could argue that there is no greater long-term investor than Warren Buffet. And as of June, his company’s cash and equivalents swelled to $277 billion.

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In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Warren Buffet’s Cash Stash

China, once seen by many as a blueprint for economic growth, has come under significant economic pressures as of late. 
In this week’s episode of Ask The Fund Manager, Peter Smith and Harriet Ballard discuss these headwinds and explore their impact on new company creation and innovation.

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In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

China: A country under economic pressure

This week on Ask The Fund Manager, Peter Smith and Baylee Wakefield dive into the ambitious project of a millionaire tech entrepreneur who is spending $2 million a year trying to combat the ageing process. Is his investment paying off?

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Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Forever young: Can ageing really be reversed?

Global markets demonstrated resilience in Q3, with strong performances across various asset classes. Despite the positive headline numbers, there was notable volatility mid-quarter. 

In this week’s episode of Ask The Fund Manager, Amber Gleeson and Sunil Krishnan delve into the key themes that influenced market movements.

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Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

What Happened in Markets in Q3?

YouTube has become a cultural force. The platform has come a long way from vlogs created in people’s bedrooms to ushering in a new era of entertainment. 
 
Join Harriet Ballard and Nicole Lowe as they explore the platform’s incredible journey and the impact of its content creators in this week’s episode of Ask The Fund Manager.

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Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

YouTube’s Rise to Power

Despite the common belief that banks struggle when interest rates drop, big US bank stocks are soaring. Baylee Wakefield and Thomas Stokes delve into this paradox and share key insights from the latest earnings reports in this Ask The Fund Manager episode.

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Unless stated otherwise any opinions expressed are those of Aviva Investors. They should not be viewed as indicating any guarantee of return from an investment managed by Aviva Investors nor as personalised advice of any nature. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but, has not been independently verified by Aviva Investors and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Why are big banks booming?

The US equity market is up over 22% so far this year, marking the strongest YTD performance since 1997! Given this exceptional performance, can we really expect the rally to continue?

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Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Can the US Equity Market Continue to Rally?

What happened in markets in October?

October has been an eventful start to Q4 - from a stream of market data releases, to the fast-approaching US election and equity markets pushing higher. 
 
In this week's episode, Lorraine and Baylee discuss how the market has reacted to these key themes.

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Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

 
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What happened in markets in October?

In an extraordinary comeback, President Trump will now serve his second presidential term. What will this mean for investment markets? In this week's Ask The Fund Manager Peter Smith and Harriet Ballard discuss how his win may impact on different asset classes.

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Unless stated otherwise any opinions expressed are those of Aviva Investors. They should not be viewed as indicating any guarantee of return from an investment managed by Aviva Investors nor as personalised advice of any nature. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but, has not been independently verified by Aviva Investors and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Trump triumphs; what the win means to markets

Whether in-store or online, retailers are already gearing up for Black Friday sales. It has become a highlight in the calendar for both retailers and shoppers. In this week’s episode of Ask The Fund Manager Harriet Ballard and Nicole Lowe discuss Black Friday and the impact on consumer spending.

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Unless stated otherwise any opinions expressed are those of Aviva Investors. They should not be viewed as indicating any guarantee of return from an investment managed by Aviva Investors nor as personalised advice of any nature. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but, has not been independently verified by Aviva Investors and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
Past performance is not a guide to the future. This material is not a recommendation to sell or purchase any investment. The value of an investment and any income from it may go down as well as up and the investor may not get back the original amount invested. Nothing in this material, including any references to specific securities, assets classes and financial markets is intended to or should be construed as advice or recommendations of any nature.
In Europe this is issued by Aviva Investors Luxembourg S.A. Registered Office: 2 rue du Fort Bourbon, 1st Floor, 1249 Luxembourg. Supervised by Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. An Aviva company. In the UK this is issued by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited. Registered in England No. 1151805. Registered Office: 80 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AE. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference No. 119178. In Switzerland, this document is issued by Aviva Investors Schweiz GmbH. In Canada and the United States, this material is issued by Aviva Investors Canada Inc. (“AIC”). AIC is registered with the Ontario Securities Commission as a commodity trading manager, exempt market dealer, portfolio manager and investment fund manager. AIC is also registered as an exempt market dealer and portfolio manager in each province and territory of Canada and may also be registered as an investment fund manager in certain other applicable provinces. In the United States, AIC is registered as investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and as commodity trading adviser with the National Futures Association. In Singapore this is issued by: Aviva Investors Asia Pte. Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of Singapore with registration number 200813519W, holds a valid Capital Markets Services Licence to carry out fund management activities issued under the Securities and Futures Act 2001 and is an Exempt Financial Adviser for the purposes of the Financial Advisers Act 2001. Registered Office: 138 Market Street, #05-01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946. This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

 
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Retail Rumble – Black Friday is nearly here

Why is Europe lagging in economic growth while the US surges ahead? Luke Burwood and Baylee Wakefield discuss in this week's Ask The Fund Manager, the challenges Europe faces and the potential impact from President Trump's proposed policies.  

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Is Europe stuck in the slow lane?

Trump triumphed, Europe wobbled and rates were cut: November was full of drama for investment markets. Listen to this week’s Ask The Fund Manager as Nicole Lowe and Sunil Krishnan discuss the major events that impacted markets in November.

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November market round-up

Q4 has been all about politics—in the US, Germany, South Korea, and now France! Sean Nevzat and Baylee Wakefield discuss the collapse of France's government over its 2025 budget, the resulting impact on bond spreads, and the implications for French politics and European markets moving forward.

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France’s Government in a Flux!

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