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 time it needed to keep them higher…
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…
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…
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 time it needed to keep them higher…
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 December. The S&P 500® was up 6.18% (USD) in January, bringing its one-year return to -9.72%…