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.
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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).…
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…
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…
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…