Global equity investing momentum broadened as FTSE All-World

Global equity investing momentum broadened as FTSE All-World Index advanced 1.4%. Industrials and materials led gains, aided by rising commodity prices. North American equities benefited from stronger earnings revisions, while European shares reacted positively to ECB holding rates steady. Investors focus on capital allocation efficiency into A balanced approach is key: mix higher-return equities with safer assets like bonds. A common guideline is subtracting your age from 110 to determine your equity allocation. For example, at 66, you might invest 44% in stocks and 56% in bonds. When comparing returns posted by private equity investment trusts with the indexes against which they measure performance, it’s a mixed picture. The majority have seen long-term gains but only half have beaten their benchmarks. In the global equity investing landscape, tech-heavy markets like South Korea’s KOSPI surged 3% this week, supported by upbeat export forecasts. Market strategists flag semiconductor shipment growth as a leading indicator for Q4 equity performance. Risk appetite rose despite caution around U.S. inflation prints due later this month.