The S&P 500 index, with its growth-oriented composition, outperformed other major equity indices by delivering an 11.7% total return, its best in three years. This performance was particularly notable as…
Throughout September, the US market continued to assert its dominance and influence on global markets. Global Equities continued, its downward trend in September, as the Fed’s “higher for longer” theme…
Global financial markets performed well in June 2023 as the disinflation trend continued in many parts of the globe due to the easing of food and commodity prices. Furthermore, market…
March was a volatile month for global markets as the Federal Reserve’s now 13-month rate hike cycle contributed to stresses in the banking system resulting in the closing of three…
After a strong rally in equity and bond markets in July, both sold off sharply again in August and September. Overall, developed market equities fell 6% (USD) over the quarter…
Quarter 2 2022 continued the downward movement seen in Quarter 1 with both shares and bonds coming under increased pressure in the second quarter as investors moved to price in…
The global economy remained unsettled in March. The Russia/Ukraine conflict continued unabated despite hopes for a full ceasefire agreement. Inflation continued its upward trajectory globally, with the latest reading for…
2021 was another strong year for the global stock market, driven by robust economic activity, accommodative fiscal and monetary stimulus, as well as strong corporate earnings.
Global Market Overview – 3rd Quarter 2021 Developed market equities were broadly flat over the third quarter following a decline in September that erased the quarter’s prior gains. Year to…