There is a favourable investment landscape for 2025, with expectations of growth and stability, according to two local experts.

Spyros Ierides, CFA and fund management director at CISCO, and George Charalambous, executive director of MAP Fund Management Services, told local outlet Stockwatch that they expect a return to “normality” for investment markets, as central banks achieve their inflation control goals.

Despite this, they warned that geopolitical uncertainties remain a risk. Ierides expressed the belief that the global economy will continue its growth trajectory, with the US economy proving more resilient than Europe or emerging markets.

He said that he anticipates a positive year for stock markets, with analysts predicting a 10 per cent rise for the US S&P 500 by year-end.

Charalambous added that 2025 will likely see “normalisation” across economic development, employment, profits, and interest rates.

He highlighted the potential for increased global productivity, particularly through artificial intelligence (AI), which could drive market optimism.

However, both experts caution that risks, such as the possible re-election of Donald Trump and ongoing geopolitical tensions, could impact markets.