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.
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.
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.
Market Monitor – 26 April 2024
Global stock markets clawed back some of their recent losses this week following easing tensions in the Middle East and some impressive corporate earnings statements.
Market Monitor – 19 April 2024
A miserable month for global stock markets continued this week, with geopolitical concerns and further indications that central banks will be slow to cut interest rates adding to negative sentiment.
Market Monitor – 12 April 2024
Global stock markets have endured another challenging week as a result of signs that policymakers are struggling to keep inflation in check in the United States.
Market Monitor – 5 April 2024
Global stock markets had a difficult week following Easter, with conflicting economic data and further rises in commodity prices creating uncertainty for investors.