Market Monitor – 21 June 2024
Global stock markets bounced back from last week’s losses on renewed hopes of imminent interest rate cuts.
Market Monitor – 14 June 2024
Global share prices endured a difficult week following news of another snap election in Europe and fears of further delays to interest rate cuts in the United States.
Market Monitor – 7 June 2024
Global stock markets had a positive week after central banks on both sides of the Atlantic made long-awaited cuts to interest rates.
Market Monitor – 31 May 2024
Global stock markets continued to struggle this week as investors’ hopes of an interest rate cut in the United States faded further.
Market Monitor – 24 May 2024
Global stock markets endured a difficult week after investors’ hopes of imminent cuts to interest rates in the United States and Europe were dampened by unexpectedly strong economic data.
Water in crisis – searching for solutions
With too much, too little or too toxic water the world is facing a water crisis. We explore key issues and challenges before highlighting some of the companies promoting better water management.
Market Monitor – 17 May 2024
Global stock markets extended their May gains this week, with a welcome slowdown in inflation in the United States laying the groundwork for interest rate cuts.
Positives for Europe, but the Middle East could be a headache
Inflation is a stubborn problem in the US due to labour shortages, but this is much less of a factor in Europe where activity is dull but likely to recover as the consumer is well supported.
Market Monitor – 10 May 2024
Global stock markets made solid gains this week as the likelihood of imminent interest rate cuts increased while geopolitical tensions eased.
Market Monitor – 3 May 2024
Global stock markets had a challenging week due to continued uncertainty around the timing of interest rate cuts in the United States, as well as mixed corporate earnings figures.
