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Many Central Banks around the world cut interest rates in December and are likely to continue at a more gradual pace, except in Japan where rates are expected to rise.
Read moreCentral Banks around the world cut interest rates in December and are likely to continue at a more gradual pace, except in Japan where rates are expected to rise.
Read morePresident-elect Trump winning the US presidential election puts tariffs and trade wars back in the spotlight.
Read moreThe US economy broadly remains resilient, supported by strong household consumption.
Read moreThe US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 0.5% to 4.75 -5.00% p.a. as confidence grew around the inflation outlook.
Read moreThe US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates by 0.5% to 4.75 -5.00% p.a. as confidence grew around the inflation outlook.
Read moreVolatility returned to international markets driven by fears of a US recession.
Read moreUS Federal Reserve (Fed) signals scope for interest rate cuts as inflation continues to decline and markets show signs of weakening.
Read moreUS inflation slows, providing some relief to inflation and interest rate concerns.
Read moreUS inflation eases further whilst the US Federal Reserve (Fed) kept interest rates unchanged citing the need for more evidence of disinflation to cut rates.
Read moreReserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept interest rates unchanged and atelevatedlevels due to continued poor inflation data.
Read moreOver the month of April 2024, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of January to March, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of March 2024 economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of February 2024, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of January 2024, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of October to December 2023, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions
Read moreOver the month of December, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of November, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of October, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of July to September 2023, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of September, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of August, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of July, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of April to June 2023, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of June, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of May, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of January to March, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of March, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of February, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of January, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreThe fourth quarter of 2022 began with two strong consecutive months in October and November followed by a selloff in December. Investor optimism seemed to return in October and November.
Read moreDecember was a disappointing end to a bad year for markets. Investors had few places to hide as traditional safe haven assets such as bonds fell in tandem with equities.
Read moreNovember saw equities and other growth assets maintain the positive momentum from October.
Read moreOctober saw investor optimism return despite a fragile macro outlook. After two consecutive months of drawdowns across most asset classes, October saw a notable rebound in developed market equities.
Read moreThe third quarter of 2022 began with a strong rally in July, however was followed by a moderate decline in August and a broad based selloff in September.
Read moreSeptember 2022 left few portfolios unscathed in a major drawdown that affected a vast majority of asset classes in public markets.
Read moreShares sold off in the second half of August. Poor economic data and the Federal Reserve reasserting that monetary policy will be tighter for longer were the catalysts for the move downward.
Read moreShare markets staged a recovery rally during July despite economic data continuing to deteriorate.
Markets sold off broadly over the second quarter of 2022. Asset prices were challenged by central bank tightening, economic growth momentum fading and the earnings outlook becoming more challenged.
Read moreEquity markets sold off heavily in June after US inflation came in above expectations, which prompted the Federal Reserve to hike its overnight rate by 75 basis points.
After the April sell-off, volatility remained high though developed equity markets stabilized during the second half of May and finished the month relatively flat.
Global equity markets had their worst month since March 2020.
Over the first quarter of 2022, markets faced challenges stemming from the Russia - Ukraine conflict, higher inflation and volatility leading to significant declines in global equity and bond markets.
Read moreGlobal equity markets recovered in mid-March as sentiment improved somewhat. Central bank tightening and rising yields continued to negatively impact bond markets.
February was dominated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine which caused a spike in market volatility and energy prices that rippled across the market.
Read moreThe start of this year began with a selloff in equities as market volatility spiked over geopolitical concerns and the planned acceleration in monetary tightening as inflation continued to soar.
Read moreIn a high inflationary and high volatility market environment, global equity markets rallied over the fourth quarter and finished the year with strong positive returns.
Read moreConcerns over the latest Covid-19 variant quickly dissipated over December.
Read moreOver November, risk assets suffered a sell off over inflation, tapering and Covid-19 variant concerns.
Global equity markets regained momentum over October, recovering from the prior month's weak performances.
Global equity markets suffered a significant sell-off towards the end of the third quarter, following a strong start and initial risk-on tone.
Read moreOver August, the number of cases associated with the COVID-19 delta variant surged, slowing down the global economic recovery as countries with low vaccination rates.
Read moreOver July, forward-looking purchasing manager indices revealed that growth in highly vaccinated countries has started to stabilise at high levels.
Read moreAfter an initial slow rollout of vaccination programs, developed market shave now made significant progress.
Read moreOver June, the US Federal Reserve shifted to more of a hawkish stance as inflation indicators reached decade highs.
Read moreOver May, inflation fears intensified as a result of a strong economic growth outlook and ongoing policy support, evidenced by expansionary budget proposals in both the US and Australia.
Read moreGlobal equity markets had a strong month over April, driven by economic optimism, accommodative monetary and fiscal policy and across developed markets the acceleration of vaccination rates.
Read moreShare markets have maintained broadly positive returns since the December quarter, despite the volatility witnessed in Treasury yields and the slow rollout of vaccination programs globally.
Read moreOver March, the US released positive economic data and announced the potential for further government stimulus, which helped strengthen investor sentiment.
Read moreOver the month of February, the economic data that was released showed mixed results and share markets were volatile.
Read moreOver the month of January, economic data signalled a short term hit due to pandemic-related restrictions.
Read moreOver the month of December, markets broadly achieved positive returns as vaccine roll-outs and another fiscal stimulus package in the US offset bad news on the virus front.
Read moreMarkets achieved strong positive returns over the December quarter despite the re-imposition of restrictions as a result of a resurgence in COVID-19 cases and the spread of a new strain.
Read moreWhile COVID-19 cases continued to soar in the US, UK and Continental Europe over November, markets shrugged off short-term developments and soared on the back of positive vaccine news.
Read moreOverseas shares posted negative returns in October 2020 as fears of a slowdown in the recovery materialised with onerous restrictions being re-imposed amid resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
Read moreMarkets have maintained a broadly positive run since the previous quarter.
Read moreFor the month of August, growth assets performed well as investor momentum remained strong.
Read moreThe month of July generally saw positive returns across asset classes, as growth assets continue to gain.
Read moreMarkets have recovered over the June quarter from the sharp declines in March.
Read moreGrowth assets continued to recover over June, but at a slower and more volatile pace than in May.
Read moreFollowing the strong rebound in risk assets over April, the recovery continued into the month of May.
Read moreCoronavirus fears drove losses across equity markets and sparked a flight to defensive assets in April 2020.
Read moreCOVID-19 continued to cause a severe shock to the global economy and financial market.
Read moreMarkets have responded negatively to the rapid spread of the Coronavirus around the world causing a decline in risky assets.
Read moreCoronavirus fears drove losses across equity markets and sparked a flight to defensive assets over February.
Read moreGlobal Shares closed out the month with losses after reaching fresh highs in mid January 2020.
Read moreGlobal share markets ended a remarkable 2019 rally on a strong note with major stock indexes reaching fresh all-time highs.
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