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Investment Weekly

Buckle up for H2
26 July 2024

    Chart of the week – Buckle up for H2

    Chart of the week – Buckle up for H2

    This year’s market action has been characterised by exceptionally low levels of volatility. But one of the most followed gauges of equity market volatility – the VIX – has picked up recently. As H2 progresses we think there are plenty of potential developments that could create an even more volatile market environment.

    More from this week:

    Market Spotlight

    • India’s ‘reset budget’

    Lens on…

    • Defensive value
    • Curve ball
    • Frontier on the front foot

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