Trump plays Sultan of Swing in the (Dire) Strait of Hormuz
The US, Israel, Iran crisis and the ensuing volatility On 28th February 2026, the global oil market moved from surplus to crisis in less than 48 hours. US and Israeli strikes on Iran were followed by Iran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway through which 20 mb/d of crude, petroleum products, and […]
The Vantage of Vintage
How can family offices manage vintage risk Private Fund Investing: A Structural Primer Private fund investing involves allocating capital to companies that are privately owned and not listed on public stock exchanges. In recent years, an increasing number of investors have explored this space in pursuit of long-term growth opportunities beyond traditional public markets. Rather […]
Weekly Market Wrap
17th April 2026
The week ending 17 April 2026 was defined by a dramatic late-week geopolitical shift: the announcement of a U.S.-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, followed by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s declaration that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to commercial vessels. Oil prices declined more than 10% on Friday alone, equities surged […]
Weekly Market Wrap
10th April 2026
The week ending 10 April 2026 was driven by a U.S.-Iran two week ceasefire that triggered a sharp risk-on move. Oil saw its steepest single day drop since 2020 and equities rose 3 to 9 percent. The geopolitical risk premium began to unwind, but with ceasefire terms incomplete and Hormuz flows constrained, uncertainty remains deferred […]
Weekly Market Wrap
3rd April 2026
Global markets rallied in the week ending 3 April 2026, with U.S. equities up 3–4% on tentative U.S.–Iran de-escalation signals. The NASDAQ had its best week since November, while U.S. 10-year yields fell from ~4.44% to ~4.31% after comments from Jerome Powell. Volatility remained elevated, with a mid-week reversal following remarks by Donald Trump, highlighting […]
Weekly Market Wrap
27th March 2026
Global markets weakened over the week as escalating Middle East tensions drove a sharp energy-led inflation shock, pushing U.S. yields higher (~4.4%) and weighing on risk assets, particularly equities and crypto. Volatility spiked (VIX ~31.1), triggering broad riskoff positioning, while commodities led by oil, remained the primary outperformers amid supply disruption concerns. Key Themes Energy […]