BIL INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Market Snapshot Last week, oil prices slumped and equities rallied after the US and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire. However, hopes for de-escalation were quickly dashed, when negotiations between the two countries in Islamabad broke down. President Trump ordered a blockade of the Strait of...

Based on the Asset Allocation Committee on March 31 2026 Geopolitical uncertainty took centre stage in March as the conflict in the Middle East extended past the one-month mark, significantly reducing hopes that the impact on energy prices from the closure of the Strait of...

Key takeaways: Missing the market’s best days can significantly reduce long-term returns The best days often occur in periods of stress rather than stability Staying invested consistently has proven more effective than trying to time the market’s ups and downs Market volatility is unsettling, but...

Kindly note that our Weekly Insights will pause over the upcoming bank holiday weekend. Market Snapshot The conflict in the Middle East has now extended into its fifth week, and geopolitical headlines continue to dominate market sentiment. In the month since the conflict began, stocks...

Equities and bonds extended declines last week as investors grew increasingly concerned about the prospect of a prolonged energy shock, following renewed attacks on key energy infrastructure in Qatar and Iran. Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facilities, responsible for roughly 20% of global...