Mark O'Leary

In this week’s Seaspray Private Data Insight we focus on the strong performance of key global equity markets in 2025, with a particular focus on the US, Europe, and the UK. The insight examines year-to-date returns across major indices, sectors, and standout stocks, highlighting the impressive rebound of US equities in Q2.

This week’s Seaspray Private data insight examines the implications of investing at market peaks versus downturns, challenging the common belief that timing the market is critical. With over half of global equities reaching new all-time highs—the highest percentage in over a decade—investor hesitation is understandable. However, historical data shows that long-term returns remain strong regardless

In today’s Seaspray Private financial data insight we take an overview of global economic prosperity in 2025, with a primary focus on GDP per capita rankings. We also highlight the surge in gold prices, driven by rising geopolitical tensions and increased central bank demand.

As we reach the midway point of 2025, now is as good a time as any to take a step back and reflect on what has been a turbulent six months for markets. In our latest Seaspray Private Financial data insights we take a look at the year to date performances of the S&P500, NASDAQ,

In this weeks Seaspray Private financial insights we focus our attention on NVIDIA who published its quarterly earnings on Wednesday evening. We also highlight the broader “Magnificent Seven”, including Meta and Microsoft, who have significantly influenced the US stock market, with their combined market cap growing to $18.03 trillion by end-2024, up 910% over a

As markets enter the summer months—a period that is typically calmer in terms of equity movements—it is worth highlighting in this weeks Seaspray Private financial data insights some of the standout performers across global indices so far this year.

In this weeks Seaspray Private Financial data insight we highlight the retirement of perhaps the greatest investor in history – Warren Buffett, known to many as the “Oracle of Omaha”. Today’s chart illustrates the impact of Buffett’s strategy over the past forty years, comparing gains made by Berkshire Hathaway against the S&P 500 and Dow

April 2025 will go down as one of the most volatile months in recent history. Double-digit sell-offs in financial markets—particularly in the US—along with concerns about the global bond market, raised fears of a widespread and prolonged downturn. However in our latest Seaspray Private financial insight we can see that the case for staying invested

In our latest Seaspray Private financial insight we highlight the Federal Open Market Committee and its role in the Fed’s decision – making regarding future US interest rate projections. Finally, we focus on the US and the recent announcements about further tariffs, which has been driven by the country’s trade deficit.

If 2025 has highlighted anything, it’s that diversification remains a key principle in investing and asset allocation. In our latest Seaspray Private financial insight we highlight the performance of the broader asset class range year to date.