Financial

In this week’s Seaspray Private financial data insight we explore recent trends in global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), with a focus on the sectors and regions attracting the greatest capital inflows. In 2024, global FDI reached $1.29 trillion, with renewables, communications, and semiconductors emerging as the leading destinations for investment. These sectors are not only […]

In this week’s Seaspray Private Financial Data Insight, we examine the global equity market, emphasising the continued dominance of the U.S. while also highlighting the rapid rise of emerging players such as India and China. By analysing compound annual growth rates across regions, we reveal the evolving trends that are reshaping capital markets.

In today’s Seaspray Private data insight we assess two critical dimensions of equity investing: the impact of investment horizons on loss probability and the concentration of market leadership within the S&P 500. Historical data confirms that the likelihood of negative returns declines materially as holding periods extend, reinforcing the case for long-term positioning within diversified

In this week’s Seaspray Private financial data insight, we review the current earnings season, highlighting the sectors which have both overperformed and under performed, We then look at these earnings in the context of stock market movements and equity valuations. Finally, we compare the Magnificent 7 stocks against the largest company in history – The

This week’s Seaspray Private financial data insight we highlight the tail end of the Q2 earnings season, where 83% of S&P 500 companies exceeded expectations, led by AI and tech giants such as Palantir and AMD. Consumer and healthcare sectors also performed strongly, with McDonald’s, Uber, Disney, and Eli Lilly reporting robust results. In addition

In today’s Seaspray Private financial insight we continue our focus on Q2 2025 earnings results highlighting several major global companies, including Alphabet and Tesla. Alphabet exceeded expectations due to strong AI and cloud performance, while Tesla underwhelmed, citing declining revenues and reputational challenges. Today’s insight also highlights notable earnings from Coca-Cola, AT&T, GE Vernova, and

As Q2 2025 earnings season begins, major US financial institutions have delivered a broadly positive set of results despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions. Leading banks such as J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Godman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley reported strong trading revenues and resilient profits, buoyed by market volatility and investor activity. BlackRock saw record assets

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 this week’s Seaspray Private insight, we turn our attention away from developed markets and focus on emerging markets, highlighting the economic growth potential and current performance of indices linked to these economies.

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,