Market Monitor – 29 May 2020
The easing of lockdown restrictions in Europe and the US has fuelled another week of significant stock market gains. Investors apparently believe that the coronavirus-driven global recession may not be as deep or long-lasting as originally feared.
Investment team updates – bullet points 01 May
Investment team updates – bullet points 01 May
Investment grade credit: how cheap are credit spreads?
From the middle of February to late March was one of the worst periods of performance for risk markets in general and for investment grade (IG) credit in particular. This was in response to the Covid-19 crisis and was marked by both the speed and extent of the spread widening.
Dismal data and downgrades continue
Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.
Market Monitor – 15 May 2020
The recent stock market rally started to run out of steam this week as fears over the scale of the coming coronavirus-driven global recession began to deepen. Markets all over the world ended Thursday’s trading well into negative territory for the week thanks to fresh concern about a second wave of infections and questions over whether governments and central banks will be able to continue to support economies during a protracted recovery period.
Market Monitor – 7 May 2020
How quickly the global economy can return to some semblance of normality as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are eased is perhaps the key question facing investors at present.
Market Monitor – 1 May 2020
Investors who held their nerve during the market falls and general volatility of late February and March have been rewarded by strong performance in April. All of the major indices on either side of the Atlantic recorded excellent months as share prices recovered from the shocks caused by the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Market Monitor – 24 April 2020
The coronavirus-powered global stock market rollercoaster has shown no sign of returning to normal over the Easter period. Indices all over the world continue to fluctuate in the face of terrible economic news and forecasts, as well as ongoing uncertainty.
Coronavirus sparks a social shift in the bond market
The coronavirus is a social issue that has brought unprecedented disruption to societies and is impacting the wellbeing of the world’s population. Capital markets are responding to this challenge with more than $9 billion of social bonds issued in the past three weeks, all from supranational entities. However, more can be done, and this presents a great opportunity for governments to follow suit.
Tips for keeping a cool head and a long-term view
If it seems as if volatility is coming at you from all sides, we understand how you feel. As the coronavirus outbreak expands, global markets are experiencing unnerving losses. On top of that there are the social and healthcare ramifications of the pandemic and turmoil in the oil sector. It’s a recipe for a lot of uncertainty.
