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Global Markets: US Leads Powerful Rally as Optimism Takes Hold

Dec 4, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

Global markets delivered sharply contrasting returns in November, with US indices reaching new highs while other regions struggled with mounting economic and political challenges. World equities advanced 5.71%, masking significant regional dispersion. US equities demonstrated remarkable strength, surging 6.96% as they notched record closing highs.
AI WealthTech Company Range Raises $28 Million Series B Led by Cathay Innovation

Nov 26, 2024 | ffnews.com | Leading Fintech VCs |Lauren Towner |Fahad Hassan |Simon Wu

Range, the all-in-one AI WealthTech platform, raised $28 million in Series B funding, led by Cathay Innovation and joined by Gradient Ventures and other investors. This round brings the company’s total funding to $40 million. Traditional financial advisors have offered the same types of wealth management services to consumers for decades. Range is overhauling the sector with a new AI engine they created named: Rai.
US Markets Surge as Trump Reclaims White House

Nov 7, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

Global financial markets delivered a decisive verdict on Donald Trump's return to presidency, with America's domestically focused companies staging their sharpest rally this year. Donald Trump secured a decisive win over Kamala Harris, surging past the 270 electoral votes needed to reclaim the presidency. The Republicans dominated key battleground states including Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, while gaining ground with male voters and those under 45.
Global central banks pivot to easing amid mixed market reactions

Oct 25, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

The third quarter of 2024 marked a significant shift in global monetary policy, with major central banks initiating easing cycles to combat slowing growth and moderating inflation. The Federal Reserve led with a larger-than-expected 50 basis point cut, bringing its benchmark rate to 5 per cent. China's central bank unleashed a substantial stimulus package, including a 50 basis-point cut to the reserve requirement ratio, potentially freeing up 1 trillion yuan for lending.
A strong first half, with room for further gains as inflation falls

Jul 9, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

The second quarter showed a cooling in US inflation and a moderation in economic growth without significant disruptions. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasised that policymakers require more data before considering rate cuts. In the UK, the economy expanded in the first quarter and surpassed forecasts. This growth effectively ended the shallow recession that began in late 2023, signalling a potential turnaround for the British economy.
The election is on, but markets have barely noticed

Jun 4, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

The UK general election may matter a great deal to voters but to the markets it has had very little impact indeed. This relaxed response reflects the fact that both major political parties have promised continuity for business and the fact that ultimately it is the broad economic factors which drive stockmarkets not the actions of our transient politicians.
Good problems and data dependence

May 7, 2024 | aspim.co.uk | Fahad Hassan

As the global economy continues to improve, it's becoming clear that many of the challenges we face are a result of our own success. The strength of labour markets across the developed world underpins household resilience and broader economic growth. The manufacturing sector appears to be exiting a drawn-out period of retrenchment and even housing activity has started to level out.
What Is Wrong With Our Education?

Feb 28, 2024 | blogs.dunyanews.tv | Fahad Hassan

On the second floor of a crumbling colonial building in suburbs of Bahawalpur city, a teacher taps the words written on the board with a bamboo rod. “Repeat after me so you will remember this by heart,” he instructs. The whole class chants back in unison. The children have been regurgitating sentences all morning. No hands are raised, no questions asked. To earn promotion to the next form, there is no need to gain a proper understanding of the subject; memorizing textbooks is all that is required.
The future of income investing

May 26, 2023 | ftadviser.com | Fahad Hassan

By Fahad Hassan The financial services industry was built on wealth accumulation as developed economies encouraged individuals to take responsibility for their own retirement. As life expectancy increased, governments, employers and individuals faced increased complexity and risk. Providing a stable source of income for savers and retirees is one the most important functions in financial services.