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In this article, we review how our ‘Top 10 market Themes of 2025’ have performed during the year in a rapidly changing political, geostrategic, financial and economic environment.

This month we discuss the strong rally in equity markets, the ongoing US government shutdown, global political developments, and a cautious outlook.

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, our Research team is taking stock of the global market landscape, sharing their outlook and near-term investment strategy. This Macro Outlook reviews key macro and market trends and examines how major economies are likely to navigate ongoing uncertainty. With insights across asset classes and regions, it also outlines the positioning guiding Bedrock’s strategy for the months ahead, as we continue to stay ahead of the curve in these challenging times.

This month we discuss the continued rally in risk assets, softness in the US labour market and the Fed’s policy response, valuations the technology sector, and challenges to the outlook.

This month we discuss a pivotal Jackson Hole symposium, an unprecedented Presidential intervention in the Fed, and the ongoing geopolitical pressures that continue to warrant caution.

We are thrilled to introduce our new coach-in-residence, Sarah Thorpe Scott. As an experienced executive coach and the founder of Thorpe Scott Coaching & Advisory, Sarah helps leaders and organisations cut through complexity, focus on what matters most, and elevate performance for lasting impact. Her insights will be invaluable to both our team and the families we support, empowering them to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape.

This month we discuss the US market rally and the Israel-Iran conflict, the latest developments in US trade policy, and NATO’s generational commitment to defence.