This week, on the Bourse Report, we review the year-to-date performance of the local and international equity markets. Following several years of declines, the local market recorded a modest rebound despite mixed corporate earnings and a challenging macroeconomic environment. International markets remained resilient, supported by strong corporate earnings despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and shifting energy price dynamics. Will markets maintain momentum in 2026 or could new developments and/or changes in investor sentiment change their course?