Portfolio construction specialist Vivek Anand explores the latest developments in global markets, highlighting the significant volatility that characterised the past week. He discusses the sharp sell-off in equity markets driven by recession fears and yen carry-trade unwinding, as well as the subsequent recovery rallies. Vivek also examines the performance of DB's quant systematic strategies, particularly Portfolio 365, which experienced a sharp decline on Monday before recovering some ground. He delves into the performance of the pro-cyclical, defensive, and balanced sub-portfolios, providing insights into how they navigated the choppy market environment. Additionally, Vivek previews the key upcoming economic events, including the July CPI and retail sales data and their potential impact on quant strategies.