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).…
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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…
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Global stocks retreated in February as the market re-evaluated the decreasing speed of inflation, and therefore the need for the (Fed) FOMC to continue to increase interest rates and the…
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Global markets resumed in January on a positive footing resuming the ascent that they began in October and November last year taking a short pause for the festive season in…
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Equity markets continued their recovery from October’s lows, with developed market equities gaining 7% and emerging market equities rallying by nearly 15%. For the month, on a total return basis…
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For the month of August, the S&P 500 fell 4.24%% and the Nasdaq Composite fell -4.50% (USD). The best-performing sector was energy, up 3.13% (USD). The two worst-performing sectors were…
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For the month of August, the S&P 500 fell 4.24%% and the Nasdaq Composite fell -4.50% (USD). The best-performing sector was energy, up 3.13% (USD). The two worst-performing sectors were…
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Earnings pushed back the bear in July, with the S&P 500 ending the month up 9.19% (USD). The Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) rose by 6.73% (USD) for the month…
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After a difficult April, investors gained some relief thanks to a brief market rally over the last few days of the month. The rally saw the major stock indices end…
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The start of a new quarter did not bring a new market perspective unfortunately. March’s positive performance was followed by extremely poor performance in April. Pessimism remains, with slight earnings…
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