The Pulse Despite a reasonably robust underlying economy, the impact of the coronavirus is likely to weigh heavily on the US and other China‐exposed economies.
Market Update | February 2020
The Pulse • Markets enjoyed a reprieve from the US-China trade war, although the issue is expected to remain live as we near the US presidential election in November. • Geopolitical tensions gave way to the outbreak of the coronavirus, resulting in travel restrictions and quarantine measures imposed by the Chinese authorities.
Market Update – October 2019
The Pulse Some indicators point to a heightened risk of recession in the US, but for now inflation remains slightly above target and wages are still expected to rise. The global downturn in manufacturing is deepening, although the services sector remains a bright spot, supported by consumer spending. UK prime minister Boris Johnson remains hamstrung […]
Market Update – September 2019
The Pulse The US economy remains supported by robust consumer spending and jobs growth, but trade uncertainty is having a negative effect on business investment. Markets strongly expect the US Fed to lower interest rates at its September meeting as Powell stated the Fed would “act as appropriate to sustain this expansion.” The UK’s new […]
Market Update – June 2019
The Pulse The US-China trade dispute has raised fears of a prolonged game of one-upmanship that could result in long-term damage to the global economy. US Fed officials believe some of the recent weakness in inflation data may be temporary, but some have expressed concern about a cycle of low inflation expectations. Sentiment in Europe […]
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