Market Monitor – 6 October 2023
A new month has done little to brighten investors’ mood, with fears of a prolonged period of high interest rates continuing to weigh on sentiment in global markets.
Market Monitor – 29 September 2023
Global stock markets suffered further losses this week, and September looks set to be one of the weakest performing months of 2023.
Market Monitor – 22 September 2023
Fears that interest rates will remain at higher levels for longer than previously expected have sparked losses on global stock markets.
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Market Monitor – 15 September 2023
Global stock markets have made steady progress this week on hopes that central banks are near the end of their interest rate raising programmes.
Market Monitor – 8 September 2023
After a positive start to the month, global stock markets lost ground this week on fears that rising oil prices could increase inflationary pressures and lead to further hikes in interest rates.
Market Monitor – 1 September 2023
Global stock markets ended a challenging month on a positive note following stimulus measures in China and reassuring economic data in the United States.
Market Monitor – 25 August 2023
Global stock markets made cautious progress this week following recent heavy losses.
Market Monitor – 18 August 2023
Global stock markets sustained heavy losses this week with fears of slowing growth and rising interest rates weighing on sentiment.
Europe’s recession was ultra-mild, in the US worse is still to come
Interest rate rises have driven inflation down. We all hope we are close to the pivot point when
banks call a halt to hiking and begin to cut rates.