Financial

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,

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

This week’s data insight examines Q1 earnings which continued last week, with major companies across the US and Europe reporting their results. Read more detail in our insights document below!

This week’s data insight – Q1 2025 Earnings – discusses the shifting dynamics in global markets as corporations navigate challenges such as tariffs, trade tensions, and evolving consumer behaviours. Amidst these uncertainties, earnings reports reveal critical guidance for future business strategies and economic resilience. Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs showcased strong performances, with equity trading