Infundly Perspectives

July’s market backdrop was defined by the interaction between geopolitics, energy prices and monetary-policy expectations. Oil moved sharply higher as concerns around Middle Eastern supply routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, brought energy security back to the centre of the macro debate. At the same time, equity-market leadership narrowed. UK equities advanced, supported by their exposure to energy, mining and financials, while US, global and Chinese equities weakened

If you’re an investor trying to make sense of market noise, September offered a valuable reminder: policy signals move markets long before political headlines fade. The month showed how a single shift in monetary tone can reset global risk appetite — from Wall Street to emerging Asia — and why diversification is becoming strategic again, not just defensive.