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  • REITs vs. Real Estate: Which Is Better for Passive Income in 2025?

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    The Growing Demand for Passive Income in 2025 In 2025, more investors than ever are searching for reliable sources of passive income. With inflation uncertainty, shifting interest rates, and volatile stock markets, real estate remains one of the most attractive asset classes for building long-term wealth. But the big question remains: should you invest in…

  • QQQ vs. VGT: Which Tech ETF Is Better for Long-Term Investors?

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    Introduction: The Rise of Tech ETFs Technology has become the backbone of global economic growth, driving innovation in every sector from healthcare to finance. For investors, tech exposure is no longer optional—it is essential. Among the most popular ways to gain this exposure are technology-focused ETFs. Two of the most widely discussed are QQQ and…

  • Commodities — 2026 Outlook

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    Entering 2026: Commodities at a Turning Point As 2026 begins, global commodities are at a structural turning point. The supercycle narrative — driven by energy transition, infrastructure investment, and supply chain realignment — is colliding with cyclical headwinds such as moderating global growth and potential policy uncertainty. For Emerging Markets (EM), commodities are both a…

  • Foreign Exchange & Carry Trades — 2026 Outlook

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    Navigating 2026: Selective FX Opportunities Ahead Foreign exchange markets in 2026 will be defined by transition. With the U.S. Federal Reserve expected to begin a gradual easing cycle, pressure on EM currencies should lessen. However, dispersion between high-yield carry currencies and structurally weaker peers will widen. Investors must approach 2026 FX markets with a barbell…

  • Bonds & Fixed Income — 2026 Outlook

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    Looking Ahead: EM Bonds in 2026 Emerging Market (EM) bonds enter 2026 at a critical inflection point. After a volatile 2024–2025 cycle driven by U.S. rate hikes, currency depreciation, and capital outflows, EM fixed income is regaining attention. With the U.S. Federal Reserve expected to shift toward gradual easing in mid-2026, EM bonds stand to…

  • Equities & Stock Market — 2026 Outlook

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    Introduction: EM Equities Entering 2026 Emerging market (EM) equities enter 2026 on the back of a transformational year in 2025. While developed market equities faced valuation headwinds and earnings slowdowns, EM equities proved resilient, buoyed by structural growth drivers and sectoral tailwinds. The big question for investors is: can EM equities sustain this momentum into…

  • Commodities — Q4 2025

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    Introduction: Commodities at the Core of EM Investing Commodities have always been a cornerstone of emerging market (EM) economies. From oil exports in the Middle East to copper in Chile and soybeans in Brazil, resource wealth defines both the opportunities and vulnerabilities of EM. By Q4 2025, commodities once again occupy center stage in the…

  • Investment Strategies & Guides — Q4 2025

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    Introduction: Why Q4 2025 Demands a Strategy Shift By Q4 2025, global investors face a dramatically different landscape compared to the start of the decade. Inflation has eased but not disappeared, the U.S. dollar has plateaued, and EM growth differentials remain wide. Against this backdrop, investors can no longer rely on broad “buy EM” approaches;…

  • FX & Currencies — Q4 2025

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    Introduction: FX in a Transitionary Phase Emerging Market (EM) currencies in Q4 2025 stand at the intersection of structural resilience and cyclical challenges. The strong U.S. dollar cycle that dominated 2021–2024 has lost momentum, while domestic fundamentals in key EM economies are driving differentiated performance. The narrative has shifted: investors no longer ask whether EM…

  • Bonds & Fixed Income Q4 2025

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    Introduction: Why EM Bonds Matter in Q4 2025 Emerging market (EM) bonds step into Q4 2025 as a focal point for global investors navigating shifting macro conditions. After a turbulent 2022–2023 marked by inflation shocks and a resurgent U.S. dollar, the landscape entering late 2025 looks more balanced. Global investors are increasingly drawn to EM…