The September quarter was a strong one for investors, with global share markets continuing to march higher. Progress on US trade deals, renewed optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), and central banks shifting towards easier monetary policy all helped drive markets upward.

Despite ongoing political noise and slower economic growth in some regions, investors who stayed invested were well rewarded. For diversified portfolios, the combination of strong global equities and positive bond returns resulted in one of the best quarters in recent years.

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