Some of the world’s biggest money managers are wary of chasing the stock rally further in the second half of 2025, bracing for
Markets are wrapping up a wild six months that saw the S&P 500 plunge 19% from peak to trough, before it recouped those losses. The index closed at a record high on Friday after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran revived the risk-on rally.
The recent bounce is not enough for many institutional investors, who cite a litany of risks confronting equities. The fast-approaching deadline for tariff deals, a
