Global equity investing correlations between developed and

Global equity investing correlations between developed and emerging markets have tightened, suggesting converging growth expectations. This synchronization has lifted trade-sensitive sectors, with transportation and logistics equities seeing steady gains. Analysts warn that synchronized downturn risks may rise if global liquidity contracts. Historically, gold has served as a hedge against inflation and market volatility. Many investors turn to “safe haven” assets like gold during economic and geopolitical instability to preserve their wealth. Again, the drawdowns for the 22 trusts with five-year track records show a wide dispersion. The shallowest drawdown was on Augmentum Fintech, which had a maximum drawdown of 3.52% since 2020. 3i’s drawdown at 8.49% was also much lower than the average, despite its 10-year annualized return of 26.39% making it by far the best performer over the longer term. Cross-border capital flows in global equity investing hit a three-month high, with $5.6B entering Asia-Pacific markets. Singapore and India outperformed due to stable macro metrics, while Australian mining shares benefited from metal price rallies. Traders remain alert to geopolitical developments impacting energy and supply chains.