Market Monitor – 24 November 2023
Global stock markets held on to their recent gains during what by recent standards has been a relatively uneventful week.
With macro risks elevated it’s all about stock selection
There are plenty of macro drivers that will create equity volatility in 2024. To succeed, investors will need to maintain a resilient portfolio.
Market Monitor – 17 November 2023
Global stock markets have extended their November gains after latest data showed welcome falls in inflation on both sides of the Atlantic.
Balancing uncertainty and optimism
The slowdown we are all expecting keeps being put off, but how severe will it be when it eventually shows up?
Market Monitor – 10 November 2023
Global stock markets enjoyed a largely positive week, although optimism was tempered on Thursday by concerns that continued strength in the American labour market could force the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further.
Celebrating 5 years for the CT Global Focus Fund
What makes a good investment and is process a helpful anchor? David Dudding, Senior Portfolio Manager, looks back on 5-years that have included Covid-19 lockdowns, war in Ukraine and double-digit inflation.
European smaller companies outlook
Valuations are increasingly attractive, supporting the case for renewed outperformance of small cap stocks.
‘Higher for longer’ rates will curb inflation, so quality is the way to go
Interest rates are at or close to a peak, but will remain higher for longer. Recession in the US remains likely, much more so than in Europe. We think European equities may once again outperform the US.
Market Monitor – 3 November 2023
Signs that interest rates in the US and Europe have reached a definitive peak sent global stock markets surging this week following a grim October.
Market Monitor – 20 October 2023
Global stock markets endured another week of volatility and decline as fears about the potential impact of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East grew.
