Global financial markets were resilient in the first quarter of 2023, with stocks gaining despite the banking crisis and economic uncertainty. Bond prices also rose as investors wagered that the…
Global financial markets had a difficult month in February, reflecting concerns over the global economy’s growth prospects. In Canada, the economy stalled in Q4 2022, but there are indications that it may…
Global financial markets had a strong start in January with positive gains. The US economy showed signs of growth while the inflation rate slowed down. The Euro Area economy expanded at a weaker pace…
Global financial markets experienced their worst year since the financial crisis of 2008 due to a combination of factors, including inflation, slowing global growth, tightening monetary policy, …
Global financial markets extended their rebound from October’s lows, encouraged by the prospect of peaking inflation and the possibility of the Fed slowing the rate hikes. S&P 500 companies reported…
Global financial markets posted the first monthly gain since July amid increased volatility. The third quarter earnings season is off to a pretty strong start, with 45% of the S&P 500 having already…
Global financial markets plummeted in August, marking the worst August performance in seven years, as investors remained concerned about the Federal Reserve’s relentless interest rate hikes. Selloff…
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…
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…
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…
