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26 Jan 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR DECEMBER 2025

Rate cuts and resilient growth defied recession fears in 2025. Global equities delivered their strongest year since 2019, with European and emerging markets outperforming the US by double digits. Commodities surged to record highs. Linda Eedes reflects on a remarkable year of unexpected outcomes – and why misbehaving markets remain the greatest certainty as investors step into 2026.

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26 Jan 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR DECEMBER 2025

Rate cuts and resilient growth defied recession fears in 2025. Global equities delivered their strongest year since 2019, with European and emerging markets outperforming the US by double digits. Commodities surged…

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08 Jan 2026

MARKETS IN A NUTSHELL — FOR NOVEMBER 2025

Markets paused in November as US equities stayed flat, tech underperformed, and gold soared while Bitcoin slumped. South Africa rallied on supportive conditions, while China remained under pressure. Linda Eedes…

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