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Global financial markets saw a resurgence in July, following the Fed’s additional 75-basis-point rate rise and news that the economy fell at a 0.9 percent annual rate in the second quarter. The market…

Market Watch: July 2022

Global financial markets saw a resurgence in July, following the Fed’s additional 75-basis-point rate rise and news that the economy fell at a 0.9 percent annual rate in the second quarter. The market…

Market Watch: June 2022

Global equity markets fell more than 20% year-to-date, reflecting the worst first half in over 50 years. Inflation remains a threat, fueled by rising oil and commodity prices, labor shortages, and…

Market Watch: May 2022

In April, global financial markets took a hit as investors grappled with increasing interest rates and weakening global growth. The market had its worst start to a year in decades. The sharpest…

Market Watch: April 2022

In April, global financial markets took a hit as investors grappled with increasing interest rates and weakening global growth. The market had its worst start to a year in decades. The sharpest…

Market Watch: March 2022

Global financial markets retreated in February on fears of Russia’s attack against Ukraine. The future of the Russia-Ukraine confrontation is yet unknown. Strong sanctions restrict Russia’s capacity to utilize…

Market Watch: February 2022

Global financial markets retreated in February on fears of Russia’s attack against Ukraine. The future of the Russia-Ukraine confrontation is yet unknown. Strong sanctions restrict Russia’s capacity to utilize…

Market Watch: January 2022

Market Watch

Global financial market retreated after suffering its worst month since March 2020. January was loaded with volatility as investors evaluated what the Federal Reserve had in store to deal with high inflation…