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Oil Shock ≠ Stagflation: Understanding the Real Shift Beneath the Headlines
Oil prices are rising and stagflation fears are back in the headlines, but today’s environment is very different from the 1970s. This article explores why the real story lies in long-term shifts toward energy security, infrastructure, power demand and essential materials.

Girish Appadu
Mar 173 min read


A Positive Month Masking Deepening Market Dispersion. Monthly Market Outlook – February Review
February’s markets appeared strong on the surface, yet beneath the headline returns a growing divergence between regions, sectors and investment styles is reshaping the investment landscape.

Girish Appadu
Mar 103 min read


Energy Routes Under Strain: Navigating Markets in a Time of Conflict
Escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is putting global energy routes under pressure. As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slows, oil markets, LNG flows and global equities are reacting to rising geopolitical risk. This analysis explores what investors should watch and how markets typically navigate geopolitical shocks.

Girish Appadu
Mar 53 min read


Beyond the AI Scare: Where Volatility Creates Value
AI-driven volatility has led to indiscriminate selling across software, advisory, logistics and cybersecurity. Yet fundamentals in many sectors remain intact. We examine where fear may be creating opportunity for long-term investors.

Girish Appadu
Feb 273 min read


From Backlog to Breakthrough: What the New Private Equity Landscape Means for Investors
Private equity is transitioning from the era of cheap capital to a more disciplined, performance-driven landscape. As exits recover and secondaries rise, investors who prioritise manager quality, diversification and liquidity flexibility will be best positioned for the next phase.

Girish Appadu
Feb 193 min read


The Case for Small Modular Reactors: Capacity, Certainty and Portfolio Relevance
Electricity demand is accelerating, driven by AI, data centres and electrification. Small modular reactors are emerging as a scalable solution, backed by policy momentum and hyperscale corporate contracts. The opportunity lies in fuel, licensing-ready platforms and critical grid infrastructure.

Girish Appadu
Feb 134 min read


January Market Commentary: Reassessing Risk in a Shifting Landscape
January delivered a constructive start to 2026, with improving macroeconomic signals supporting global equities and reinforcing investor confidence despite elevated geopolitical tensions. Market leadership broadened meaningfully across regions and sectors, while fixed income adjusted to stronger growth data and shifting policy expectations. The month highlighted the continued importance of diversification, selective risk exposure and high quality assets in an increasingly com

Girish Appadu
Feb 93 min read


From Euphoria to Flush: How One Policy Shift Triggered a Global Deleveraging Wave
A single policy nomination shattered a crowded macro narrative and triggered a violent global deleveraging wave. This analysis explains what really broke, why fundamentals remained intact, and how investors should think about opportunities created by forced selling rather than fear.

Girish Appadu
Feb 43 min read


AI After the Euphoria: Enter the Infrastructure Phase
AI is moving from narrative to execution. As power and infrastructure constraints emerge, the next phase of returns is likely to favour mission-critical suppliers in chips, networking, electricity and cooling rather than speculative end-use applications.

Girish Appadu
Jan 283 min read


Power Is Becoming the New Capital
The global data centre expansion driven by artificial intelligence is colliding with a hard physical limit: electricity. As AI workloads surge, power availability and pricing are reshaping where infrastructure can be built, how fast it scales and which economies gain a lasting advantage.

Girish Appadu
Jan 203 min read


Are We Mistaking Concentration for Strength?
US equities continue to hit new highs, but beneath the surface, returns are increasingly driven by a small group of mega cap stocks. This growing concentration may weaken diversification and increase portfolio fragility over time.

Girish Appadu
Jan 162 min read


Trump Targets Iran Ties with Immediate 25% Tariff
President Trump’s surprise 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran puts trade policy back at the centre of market risk. Ambiguity, legal challenges, and shifting competitiveness are now driving investment outcomes more than headlines.

Girish Appadu
Jan 133 min read


2025: From Tariff Turbulence to Global Triumph
2025 began with trade tensions and equity drawdowns but ended in a rare synchronised rally across asset classes. From emerging market leadership to the return of bonds as a source of income and diversification, the year marked a decisive shift in global market dynamics and investor behaviour.

Girish Appadu
Jan 72 min read


The AI Build-Out Is Running Into Real-World Limits
AI software is moving fast but the physical world isn’t keeping up. Data-centre plans are stalling due to power shortages, construction delays and supply-chain constraints, creating a temporary 2026 to 2028 investment opportunity before new capacity catches up.

Girish Appadu
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Market Uncertainty Will Persist in 2026. How Should Investors Respond?
Market uncertainty is set to continue in 2026, shaped by tariffs, uneven central bank policy, and investor behaviour. Staying disciplined, avoiding reactive decisions, and focusing on fundamentals can help investors navigate volatility with confidence.

Girish Appadu
Dec 4, 20252 min read


November Market Insights: Rotation Beneath the Surface
Global markets stalled in November 2025 as investors weighed a resolved U.S. shutdown against uncertain data and shifting monetary policy. Technology stocks pulled back, defensive sectors outperformed and global bonds stayed flat while precious metals lifted commodities. Diversification and valuation discipline remain central heading into 2026.

Girish Appadu
Dec 2, 20252 min read


U.S. Government Shutdown Ends: Relief for Markets, But Risks Remain
The forty three day US government shutdown has ended, restoring federal operations and calming markets, but economic and sector risks remain. With GDP likely dipping in Q4 and consolidation underway in tech and AI, investors face a shifting landscape heading into 2026.

Girish Appadu
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Michael Burry’s AI Bet: The Big Short 2.0 or Just Smoke?
Michael Burry has placed a massive bet against the AI narrative, targeting stretched valuations and accounting assumptions he believes cannot hold. His sudden departure from Scion Asset Management adds weight to the signal. Investors should prepare for turbulence as hype and fundamentals finally collide

Girish Appadu
Nov 14, 20252 min read


Positioning for Tomorrow: What Global Trends Mean for Your Portfolio Today
From shifting cost structures to Asia’s growing economic dominance, the world is transforming fast. Here’s how these global trends can shape smarter, more resilient investment portfolios.

Girish Appadu
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Has the AI Rally Hit Its First Reality Check?
The AI boom has powered record profits and towering valuations, but November’s hesitation marks a potential turning point. As sentiment cools, diversification and disciplined risk management become essential to navigate an increasingly narrow market.

Girish Appadu
Nov 10, 20252 min read
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