Chart of the week - 29 September 2025
This week’s chart Gabby compares the performance of Chinese and US technology indices since June 2024. The Hang Seng Tech index has surged way ahead of both the Nasdaq and the Magnificent 7 over this period, driven by a combination of breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and policy support.
French yields surpass PIIGS'
This week’s chart highlights a striking reversal in eurozone bond markets: the yield on France’s 10-year government bonds has climbed above those of several key peripheral countries, including the so called PIIGS (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece, and Spain).
Index Imbalance
In this week's Chart of the Week, Fund Manager Tom Delic breaks down returns and valuations for developed and emerging market countries in Asia. While Asian equity markets look attractive to the US on a relative basis, there are signs of exuberance in certain areas.
Value in Japan
In this week's Chart of the Week, Jonathan Nicholls illustrates how the MSCI Japan Value Index has outperformed the MSCI Japan Growth Index over the past three years, driven by foreign investment in Japanese equities, government initiatives to improve corporate governance, and a healthier economic environment.
Small Opportunities - Stephen Nguyen
In this week's Chart of the Week, Stephen discusses there may be more attractive opportunities if one is willing to venture further down the market capitalisation spectrum.
