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The second quarter of 2026 was characterised by a significant recovery in risk appetite following the sharp market correction experienced in March.

Global markets entered 2026 with a cautiously constructive tone, and the first two months of the year proved broadly supportive for risk assets.

Global financial markets delivered a mixed but ultimately positive performance in the final quarter of 2025, as investors navigated a shifting backdrop of monetary policy decisions, volatility in technology stocks and signs of slowing economic momentum.

John de Garis, our Managing Director, shares why clarity beats complexity in good investing, and how a straightforward, transparent approach helps clients feel informed, reassured and in control of their financial decisions.

Global financial markets delivered positive performance over the third quarter of 2025, with equities gaining ground and corporate bonds rallying modestly. The quarter was shaped by a combination of monetary policy shifts, evolving trade dynamics and strong corporate earnings, particularly from the largest US technology firms.

Harry Bazzaz, our Chief Investment Officer, reflects on why calm heads and consistent discipline matter more than quick reactions, and how Rocq’s boutique, Guernsey-based approach helps clients stay invested with confidence when markets get noisy

Stuart Perfitt, our Executive Chairman, reflects on why being local, experienced and just the right size helps us offer something rare in today’s investment world – proper service, personal accountability and advice that cuts through the noise.

It was a positive quarter for global markets, which did not look likely in early April when President Trump’s tariff announcements rocked investors and governments worldwide. While news on tariffs was scheduled, the high levels and reasoning behind them shocked investors who scrambled to reduce risk, fearing a significant hit to economic growth.

The words and actions of Donald Trump have been the main driver of markets during the first three months of the year as a series of pronouncements drove volatility, particularly in March which ended with a weak tone.