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.

Gold fever: to own the metal or the mines?

Listed property — room for growth

Why the tax-free savings account deserves a place in every portfolio

That's just nuts — Foord's latest children's book

Staying the course — Why time in the market still matters most

2025: The year in review

Markets in a Nutshell — December 2025

Did you know? Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

Foreword | Issue 76 | 4th Quarter 2025

<p></p>