The first quarter of 2025 has presented a complex economic landscape across major global economies, influenced by factors such as trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and varying growth trajectories.
The first quarter of 2025 has presented a complex economic landscape across major global economies, influenced by factors such as trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and varying growth trajectories.
The final quarter of 2024 showcased a mixed economic landscape as the world economy navigated through persistent geopolitical tensions, moderating inflation rates, and evolving central bank policies. Despite headwinds, global growth maintained modest momentum, driven by emerging markets and a resilient services sector in advanced economies.
In Q3 2024, the global economy showed mixed performance, characterised by high interest rates slowing growth, while inflation moderated. The U.S. and Europe faced weaker consumer spending, whereas India thrived with strong growth. China's recovery lagged, and uncertainties in Q4 hinge on central bank actions and geopolitical factors.
Australia’s monetary policy tightening has affected individuals, companies, and the country’s overall economy...
At the recent IMAP Portfolio Management Conference in Sydney, Rob da Silva moderated one of the panel discussions.
Within the first quarter of 2024, the US stock market displayed significant resilience, with technology and value stocks leading to substantial gains amid AI boom and despite the apprehensions about prolonged high-interest rates.
The United Nations celebrates International Women’s Day with the theme “Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate progress”. This emphasizes that investing in women can make impactful changes for a better society. UN Women shared these 5 things to accelerate women’s economic empowerment.
VisualCapitalist presented a compelling graphic of the 2023 Year in Review.
RIPPL Investment Commentary — September Quarter 2025