The “Fear of Missing Out” (FOMO) was alive and well in the final week of 2025. According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds attracted a robust $26.54 billion in the year’s final week, cementing a stellar year where the MSCI World Index rose 20.6%—its strongest performance since 2019. 📊 THE 2025 FINALE SCORECARD: 1️⃣...
The 2025 Global SWF report confirms a massive “flight to quality” (and growth). State-Owned Investors (SWFs & Pension Funds)—now controlling a record $60 trillion in assets—poured $132 billion into the United States last year. That is roughly 50% of their total deployment, marking a decisive paradigm shift in global capital flows. 📊 THE GREAT ROTATION:...
The 2025 Global SWF report confirms a massive “flight to quality” (and growth). State-Owned Investors (SWFs & Pension Funds)—now controlling a record $60 trillion in assets—poured $132 billion into the United States last year. That is roughly 50% of their total deployment, marking a decisive paradigm shift in global capital flows. 📊 THE GREAT ROTATION:...
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has announced a major structural liberalization for India’s National Pension System (NPS). In a bid to boost competition in the $177 billion sector, the regulator has granted in-principle approval for banks to independently sponsor pension funds, subject to RBI-aligned eligibility norms. 🏦 KEY POLICY SHIFTS: 1️⃣ From...
The Federal Reserve’s liquidity safety valve passed a major test on the final trading day of 2025. The Standing Repo Facility (SRF) saw a record $74.6 billion in borrowing on Wednesday, surpassing the previous peak of $50.35 billion set in October. 📊 THE YEAR-END LIQUIDITY SNAPSHOT: 1️⃣ The Numbers: 2️⃣ The Mechanics (Why it happened):...
The world’s largest hedge fund has delivered its strongest profit performance in its 50-year history. Under the leadership of CEO Nir Bar Dea, Bridgewater Associates’ flagship Pure Alpha fund surged 33% in 2025, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 (+16.97%) and the broader macro hedge fund average (~15%). 📊 THE SCORECARD (2025 Performance): Bridgewater fired on...