#investment-trends

#investment-trends

HSBC's Pulse Check survey showed that nearly 68% of local customers expect no change or improvement in their wealth position by year-end, despite global uncertainties.

According to Jamie Dimon, "You may have seen peak private credit," indicating a notable moment in the $1.6 trillion private credit asset class.

The talent mania could fizzle out as the winners and losers of the AI war emerge, but it represents a new normal for the foreseeable future.

All English regions and the three devolved nations have seen manufacturing output rise back above 2019 levels for the first time. The South West was the strongest performing region with output more than a quarter (27%) above 2019 levels, driven by a surge in spending in the aerospace and defence sectors.

In the first quarter of this year, startups in the Netherlands raised just $503mn (€429mn), marking the lowest quarterly total since early COVID-19 days.

In the first half of 2025, nine new listings on the London Stock Exchange raised £182.8m, a stark decline from £513.8m in H1 2024.

By 2010, social media made brands active participants in online communities.

European startups raised nearly $28.9B in 2025's first half across 3,600 funding rounds, reflecting strong investor confidence amid economic uncertainties. The top 10 rounds accounted for over €3.8B.

The 2010s offered a unique blend of fun and freedom in building indie projects, contrasting sharply with today's intense competition and stringent fundraising requirements.

Women are much more risk-aware. I would like to call it much more realistic in their own ability to invest.

In the past year, none of France's biggest problems have been tackled. The state of public finances is dire, economic growth is weak and there's no political visibility.

The stock could justify its recent move if management delivers an upside quarter paired with insights validating its multi-year growth runway.

"Bridging loans now average 38 days to complete, a huge advantage in a market where quick turnarounds can make or break deals."

The hedge fund industry is expected to grow to USD 5 trillion by 2028, driven by demand for alternatives in uncertain markets.

The stock remains up more than 57% in 2025, having rewarded shareholders with a gain of 27.47% just in the past month.