by Thierry Malleret | Mar 29, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
March 2016 The data, in particular the sharp retrenchment in global capital and trade flows, shows that the world is facing a growing risk of “economic derailment”. In contrast to the recent rally in the financial markets, global growth continues to lose...
by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 26, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action Stocks ended their win streak with a slight decline this week and sit relatively flat for 2016 overall. Bond yields rose this week as several statements from Fed officials leaned towards hawkish action as soon as the next meeting of the central bank....
by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 20, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action The U.S. stock market delivered its fifth consecutive week of gains and entered into positive territory for the first time in 2016. Thanks to the Fed’s diminished expectations for rate hikes in 2016 equities took off, welcoming the dovish sentiment. Oil...
by Joel Charalambakis | Mar 5, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action Markets around the globe moved higher in unison this week although the catalysts seem to deviate. U.S. data this week showed promise for the economy while in China and Europe weak reports suggest further easing measures for longer. The most recent U.S....
by Thierry Malleret | Feb 29, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
Today’s world is safer and richer than it has ever been, but this is of little comfort to those whose expectations are repeatedly disappointed. When one starts connecting the economic, geopolitical, societal and environmental dots, reasons to worry are mounting. In...
by Joel Charalambakis | Feb 28, 2016 | Weekly Market Update
Market Action For the second straight week U.S. equities markets posted robust returns though they remain down on the year so far. Yields on benchmark bonds also remain stubbornly low, indicating confidence is still lacking over future equity returns. The British...