Cyclical vulnerability
March 13, 2026 | NS Partners
Energy supply disruption is occurring with key economic cycles in time windows for weakness.
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Sleep on this: From better rest to better returns
March 12, 2026 | Global Alpha Capital Management
As spending shifts toward wellness, travel and lifestyle balance, the growing sleep economy is emerging as a compelling long‑term investment theme.
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Misplaced ISM optimism
March 11, 2026 | NS Partners
A rise in the US ISM manufacturing new orders index was expected to be short-lived even before the outbreak of Gulf War III.
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Why has US bank loan growth surged?
March 4, 2026 | NS Partners
A recent pick-up in commercial bank loan growth is unlikely to be a positive signal for economic prospects.
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Japan: A tech paradox
February 26, 2026 | Global Alpha Capital Management
Accelerated by the pandemic, Japan’s shift from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions highlights opportunities and challenges within the country’s IT landscape.
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Surprising January monetary news
February 25, 2026 | NS Partners
Global six-month real narrow money momentum is estimated to have rebounded from a sharp December fall to reach a new high in January.
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Has the Fed’s easing window closed?
February 20, 2026 | NS Partners
The historical Fed would be shifting to a tightening bias in response to recent economic news.
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Tencent and AI gaming: Beneficiary or loser?
February 19, 2026 | NS Partners
Investors question whether Tencent’s gaming dominance will persist in the face of AI disruption, while trade realignment creates both risks and opportunities for EM investors.
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Enhancing leadership and effective board governance
February 13, 2026 | Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
Great leadership requires more than technical skills and intellectual horsepower. It requires emotional intelligence. Arguably, emotional intelligence plays a more decisive role in in decision-making under pressure and building trust around the table. Best of all, it can be strengthened at any stage of life.
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Capstone Copper: Positioned to benefit from a structurally tight copper market
February 12, 2026 | Global Alpha Capital Management
Copper markets are entering a structurally tight phase while Chile’s evolving policy backdrop is improving the outlook for long-life, capital-intensive mining assets.
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US deposit distortion confirmed
February 11, 2026 | NS Partners
The Fed’s Public Affairs office has confirmed that a large rise in demand deposits in late 2025 reflected a reporting change.
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MENA Q4 2025 Manager Letter
February 10, 2026 | Vergent Asset Management
In our 4th quarter investor letter, we discuss our views on the MENA equity markets and the main return drivers for the strategy during the quarter.
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Monetary tremors
February 6, 2026 | NS Partners
Recent market turbulence could reflect an adverse shift in “excess” money conditions.
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Fade the manufacturing bounce
February 3, 2026 | NS Partners
An expected PMI pick-up is under way but money trends suggest another relapse from Q2.
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