Following a strong rebound in July, equities came under pressure last month as central banks around the globe reiterated their commitment to tighter monetary policies amid persisting inflationary pressures despite softening growth. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index fell … Continued
Stocks rebounded in July despite rising inflation and pessimistic macroeconomic data. In the U.S., headline CPI trended higher, rising 9.1% over the 12 months ending in June. On an inflation-adjusted basis, the U.S. economy contracted at an annual rate of … Continued
The global rout in equities continued into June as elevated inflation levels and tighter monetary policy exacerbated concerns around a recession. In the U.S., headline CPI unexpectedly accelerated, jumping 8.6% over the 12 months ending in May, while core CPI … Continued
Despite a difficult start to the year, global equities modestly rebounded in May. The S&P 500 Index eked out a gain of 0.2% for the month, even as mega-cap technology names faltered with rising interest rates and earnings pressure. Growth … Continued
Tighter monetary policy, geopolitical tensions and lockdowns in China dragged down equities in April. The backup in global bond yields remained a headwind for stocks, with growth equities generally underperforming value. In the U.S., the S&P 500 plummeted 8.7%—its largest … Continued
Ongoing geopolitical tensions and tighter monetary policy amid persisting inflationary pressures weighed on capital markets in March. The FOMC hiked rates for the first time since 2018, increasing interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 0.25%-0.50%. Further, … Continued
Risk-off sentiment washed over markets in February as the Ukraine-Russia conflict fueled concerns around the potential impact on the global economy, the geopolitical landscape, and capital markets. While our expertise is focused on investment portfolios, we are mindful of the … Continued
Global equities sold-off in January as the Federal Reserve assumed a more hawkish stance as persistent inflation pressures pushed yields higher. Headline CPI increased 7% in 2021, marking the largest calendar year increase since 1981. While the Fed Open Market … Continued
Global equities ended 2021 with a bang as strong earnings growth and positive risk asset sentiment bolstered returns in December. In the U.S., the S&P 500 Index gained 4.5%, pushing year-to-date returns to a whopping 28.7%. Non-U.S. equities were also … Continued
Risk assets sold off in November as investor sentiment weakened amid concerns around ongoing inflation and the pandemic. In the U.S., October Consumer Price Index data revealed higher-than-expected prices with headline CPI increasing 6.2% year-over-year. In an unexpected shift, the … Continued