The Pulse Markets have reacted favourably to the prospect of a ‘phase one’ trade deal between the US and China, which would involve a roll-back of tariffs. Positive developments on the trade front would come at the right time for the US economy, which has suffered from a deterioration in business confidence and investment. The […]
Market Update | November 2019
The Pulse In the US, trade-exposed sectors are suffering as a result of the trade conflict, but the consumer sector appears to be holding up well. Economic activity in the eurozone weakened during the September quarter as outgoing ECB president Draghi warned euro-area fiscal policies were insufficient. The UK parliament agreed to a general election […]
Steering through choppy seas
Like it or not, we live in interesting times. More than a decade after the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), the global economy is facing fresh headwinds creating uncertainty for policy makers and investors alike.
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 […]
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