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What are the Earnings Reports telling us? April 23
Equity markets posted mostly modest gains in April, largely driven by company results reported during the US earnings season to date outpacing expectations. In developed markets,...
Relief Rally in Equities: March 23
Despite significant intra-month volatility driven by a rapidly evolving banking crisis, equity markets finished mostly higher in March as central banks and regulators acted...
‘No Landing’ Scenario Gaining traction: February 23
January’s broad-based rally morphed into a sell-off in February, with investors concerned that central banks will keep interest rates ‘higher for longer’ amid signs of resilient...
The ‘January’ Effect: January 23
Stocks were higher in January, with investors moderately more optimistic about disinflationary signals in the economic data, expectations for the end of the Fed hiking cycle, and...
Markets Rally on Peak Inflation
Major market indices rallied in November, with cooling inflation and positive developments in China propelling equities higher. In developed markets, the MSCI World Index climbed...
To what extent are macro factors driving markets right now?
Equities markets experienced a rebound in October following broader weakness in the preceding months. In developed markets, the MSCI World Index bounced 7.17% in local currency...
The ‘September effect’ and what’s next for markets?
The ‘September effect’ was again in full force this year, with all major financial assets generating below-average returns last month. Rising rates and the subsequent tightening...
What to expect post-Jackson Hole?
Global equities finished the month lower as investors focused on the Fed’s message from the annual Jackson Hole symposium, where officials reiterated their hawkish stance and...
Are we past peak hawkishness?
Global Equities rebounded sharply in July as investor focus shifted from inflation to growth. In the U.S., data indicating a slowing economy has meant expectations of a...