The Pulse In September equity and bond markets were dominated by investor concerns around the timing of the next US interest rate hike. Crude oil prices rose 8% on talks from producer countries of possible cuts to oil production levels. Chinese economic data continued to show that economic growth is being supported by strong […]
Market Update – September 2016
The Pulse Equities traded in a relative tight range in August but finished modestly higher. Crude oil prices recovered 7.5% on talks of possible production freezes from OPEC and non-OPEC countries when they meet in late September. China economic data was a little softer with declines in industrial production and retail sales growth. US economic […]
Market Update – May 2016
The Pulse The recovery in equity and commodity prices continued in April helped by reasonable economic data and commentary from central banks that implied interest rates would remain lower for longer Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 20% in April. Iron ore prices rose 23% over the month China growth figures were reasonably […]
Market Update – April 2016
The Pulse Equity and commodity markets continued to recover off their mid-February lows helped by reasonable economic data, supportive central banks and improved sentiment Oil prices continued to move higher, up another 13% in March China economic data was, on balance, a little better US economic data continued to improve The European Central Bank surprised […]
Market Update – February 2016
This monthly update offers market commentaries on the performance of the major asset classes and key global economies.
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