With ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, many investors are asking: how can markets be hitting record highs right now? In this episode, we break down the shift away from oil-driven market movements, why volatility has settled, and how forward-looking markets process uncertainty. We also dive into what's fuelling the rally, from a surprisingly strong U.S. economy to standout earnings and the resurgence of mega-cap stocks.

There's no shortage of factors driving markets right now. In this episode, Sarah Bull and Andrew Csumrik begin with oil, examining what it is truly signalling about today's market environment, before unpacking the broader mix of forces at play, including ongoing volatility. The conversation reflects the reality investors are facing: a convergence of factors, where staying disciplined matters more than ever.

Despite a strong finish for equity markets in 2025, investors navigated a series of disruptive themes throughout the year, from DeepSeek-driven volatility early on to tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and U.S. political risk. This episode reviews the forces that shaped markets in 2025 and considers the outlook for 2026, including consumer strength, market breadth, protectionism, elevated valuations, and risks associated with rising long-term interest rates.

In this final Women & Wealth episode of the year, Sarah Bull welcomes Theresa Shutt, Chief Investment Officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management to reflect on an eventful 2025 and explore what themes matter for investors for 2026.

They discuss AI's growing market influence, the widening wealth divide in the U.S., and the policy forces to watch in the year ahead – along with the value of diversification and a steady long-term approach.

In this episode of KJH Insights, CEO Joel Clark and Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager Sarah Bull discuss the reacceleration of economic growth heading into Q1 2026 and the continued moderation of inflation shaping a "Goldilocks" environment, supportive of risk assets. However, they caution that equity multiples remain stretched and credit spreads tight, creating the potential for volatility to re-enter markets in 2026.

In this episode of KJH Insights, Sarah Bull, Managing Partner & Portfolio Manager, and Andrew Csumrik, Portfolio Manager, explore the many crosscurrents shaping today's investment landscape, from inflation and interest rates to shifting global demand and the continued dominance of mega caps fuelled by AI.