Market
Insights
Is the global economy heading for a recession?
The sell-off in equities markets continued in June, as persistently high inflation and ongoing uncertainty around the economic outlook eroded consumer and investor confidence....
Market Drivers
Global Equity markets finished modestly lower in May as investors continue to price in the risks of a recession. Developed and Emerging markets exhibited similar returns, with...
Spotlight on the Euro Area and Emerging Markets
Most major equity indices finished April in the red. This was influenced by several near-term headwinds, including fears of aggressive central bank tightening, the ongoing...
More volatility but likely upside for equities before the year end
After selling off in January and February, equity markets staged a rebound in March, all the while the US Federal Reserve (Fed) approved a 0.25% rate hike, the first since...
Spotlight on the Russia -Ukraine Conflict
A combination of geopolitical turmoil between Russia and Ukraine, and the imminent start to the rate hiking cycle, supported continued market volatility in February. However,...
A correction or the start of a bear market?
Financial markets experienced bouts of volatility in January as investors grappled with looming rate hikes, a backup in bond yields and escalating geopolitical tensions between...
Sentiment turns, fundamentals remain unchanged
The start of the year has ushered in a sudden reversal in market momentum, with most global equity indices recording declines. US equities have been the relative underperformers,...
2022: setting the scene
Equity markets closed out 2021 on a positive note, with most major global indices rising in December. In developed markets, the MSCI World Index rose 4.0%. European equities led...
Omicron: the known unknown
The emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant sent markets into a nervous tailspin, causing a sell-off toward the end of the month and erasing earlier gains. While nearly all...