Global equity markets have continued their strong performance this year, supported by rising earnings expectations.

Looking at the new all-time highs across major equity benchmarks, especially in Asia, one might conclude that we are in the midst of a strong bull market and that the oil price shock remains negligible.

With oil supply chain fragility and multiple bottle-necks, the talks of sustainability are resuming in order to make businesses more resilient and free from fossil fuel dependence.

Rising uncertainty and a rapidly changing market environment have been the key drivers behind increasing volatility in individual stock prices.