The month of August 2024 brought both volatility and opportunities for diversified investors. Global equities faced turbulence early in the month due to disappointing US economic data…
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Earnings season in the US saw mixed reactions. Four of the ‘magnificent seven’ tech giants reported results, but broadly, investors appeared underwhelmed…
May proved to be a month of positive returns across most asset classes, but with some noteworthy regional variations and underlying economic considerations.
April emphasized the ongoing concern regarding persistent inflation, which poses a significant threat capable of disrupting the surge in risk assets, a challenge for both equity and fixed income markets.
Bulls keep running. February proved to be a relatively positive month for stock markets, buoyed by robust economic indicators and impressive earnings declarations, which collectively contributed to the advancement seen since the beginning of the year.
Stock markets experienced a third consecutive month of decline, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1.3% (USD), the S&P 500 slipped 2.1% (USD), and the NASDAQ lost 2.8% (USD) for the month…
U.S. equities finished lower in August as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indices posted their first monthly declines since February. The “Magnificent Seven,” responsible for over 75% of the Nasdaq 100 gains in 2023 through July, saw mixed results for the month…U.S. equities finished lower in August as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 Indices posted their first monthly declines since February. The “Magnificent Seven,” responsible for over 75% of the Nasdaq 100 gains in 2023 through July, saw mixed results for the month…
Market sentiment remained positive in July, buoyed by a drop in developed market inflation and resilient GDP data. This raised hopes for a soft landing and supported a broad rally across most asset classes and regions.
In the US, the debt ceiling impasse between Democrats and Republicans generated headlines over May. Despite the drama, equities were relatively resilient with the S&P 500 rising by 0.4% (USD). By month-end the VIX Index…
Volatility significantly decreased for April, as the S&P 500 posted a 1.46% (USD) gain for the month and 8,59% (USD) for the year. On a total return basis, mega and large caps sharply outperformed small and micro caps…
