Active fund managers outperform as market volatility creates stock-picking opportunities

Heightened volatility in US equity markets is giving active fund managers a rare edge over passive index strategies. When correlations between stocks break down and sectors diverge sharply, skilled stock-pickers can generate alpha that broad index funds cannot capture. This environment, driven by diverging earnings outcomes, trade policy shifts, and sector rotation, rewards research-led investing over passive exposure.

Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments

Brazil's central bank prohibited fintechs and payment firms from using stablecoins and crypto for cross-border settlements, though retail investors can still hold digital assets personally. This removes institutional payment infrastructure but doesn't restrict individual ownership, signaling regulatory caution rather than an outright ban. Monitor whether other Latin American regulators follow suit, as this could reshape remittance flows and crypto adoption in emerging markets where cross-border payments are critical.

Americas market news wrap: Trump raises tariffs on European autos

Trump raised US auto tariffs on European cars to 25%, prompting immediate euro weakness as EU negotiators face higher-than-expected trade costs after accepting 15% tariffs last year. For Asia-focused retail investors, escalating US-EU trade tensions add uncertainty to currency volatility and multinational earnings, while rising input costs (ISM prices paid hit 84.6, highest since 2022) signal persistent inflation that could delay Fed rate cuts. Monitor USD strength, EUR/USD direction, and watch whether the EU retaliates or negotiates—either outcome shapes global trade risk and regional equity valuations.

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