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With recent events including geopolitical instability and inflation concerns, risk appetite is at the forefront of our minds. What should institutional investors be doing to balance risk and opportunity in the coming months?

Last week’s (Wednesday 16th April) CPI (Consumer Price Index) revealed a decline in inflation to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in February, landing below the BoE’s forecast of 2.7%. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food, eased slightly to 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month.

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As a result of recent political developments, Turkey’s financial markets have experienced significant volatility and widespread economic repercussions.

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The Japanese yen remains under pressure, trading around 158.30 against the U.S. dollar. The yen has been the weakest-performing G10 currency this month as the impact of recent intervention fades, keeping traders alert to the possibility of further official action.

Spot gold continued its strong advance, rising 0.45% this morning to $4,266 an ounce after gaining 4.16% yesterday. The rally has been supported by expectations that lower oil prices following progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz will reduce inflationary pressures, allowing the Federal Reserve greater flexibility to hold interest rates steady.

Spot gold continued its strong advance, rising 0.45% this morning to $4,266 an ounce after gaining 4.16% yesterday. The rally has been supported by expectations that lower oil prices following progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz will reduce inflationary pressures, allowing the Federal Reserve greater flexibility to hold interest rates steady.