Market Monitor – 9 April 2021
Stock markets around the world have continued their upward trajectory following the Easter weekend as optimism about the strength of the post-pandemic recovery grows.
Market Monitor – 26 March 2021
Pessimism about the economic recovery from Covid-19 has held stock markets back during another week of lacklustre performance.
Market Monitor – 19 March 2021
Stock markets have managed to hang on to their recent gains this week despite ongoing concerns that interest rates could start to rise later this year.
Relationships are not easy: US equities versus Treasuries
As the economy recovers and cyclical stocks begin to outperform, we look at the connection between equities and US Treasury yields.
Market Monitor – 5 March 2021
Global stock markets have largely bounced back from the losses sustained late last week (ending 26 February), but investors remain concerned about the possibility of higher levels of inflation and rising interest rates in the months ahead.
Market Monitor – 2021 outlook
The beginning of any new year is a good time to review your financial situation – but it is especially important in 2021 given the tumultuous 12 months that have just come to an end.
Covid-19, markets and monetary policy
In this lockdown episode from the Eye of the Needle team, we talk to Toby Nangle, Global Head of Asset Allocation, and Nadia Grant, Head of US Equities. They dive into the impacts on markets brought about by the global Covid-19 pandemic, what it’s like managing money in such an environment, and how they see the future for Multi-asset and US equities.
Why investors should try not to panic
The ongoing march of Covid-19 has seen billions wiped off global stock markets, governments enact emergency fiscal measures, and central banks ease monetary policy with the aim of supporting economies through this event-driven crisis.