I-AM Vision Microfinance Market commentary

New investments on three continents

During the month under review, I-AM Vision Microfinance placed investments in Albania, China, the Dominican Republic and Uganda. The financing intends to foster a positive impact on the UN Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth) as well as UN SDG 5 (Gender Equality). 

Market commentary 04/2026

GreenStars Market commentary

Easing Geopolitics and stellar earnings fuel semiconductor rally

Geopolitical easing and the topic of artificial intelligence led to particularly strong performance in the stock markets, especially in the U.S. and across the IT sector. The IT sector was driven primarily by semiconductor companies and the positive earnings reports from major corporations, which further fueled optimism in the markets.

Market commentary 04/2026

I-AM Global Macro Market commentary

Iran ceasefire calms markets as risk appetite returns

After a provisional ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was announced, “risky assets” resumed their rally. While U.S. stock indices climbed to new highs, volatility in stock and currency markets declined significantly. Oil prices temporarily corrected sharply, but nervousness and volatility remained elevated due to the still precarious situation surrounding the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Market commentary 04/2026

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