Market Watch

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

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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…

Market Watch: December 2021

Global financial markets hit an all-time high in December as cases of Omicron coronavirus variants hit record levels worldwide. The absence of a significant increase in hospitalizations and Omicron…

Market Watch: November 2021

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Global financial markets retreated on worries about the economic implications of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel has indicated that he anticipates current vaccines to be less…

Market Watch: October 2021

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Global financial markets reached new highs in October, boosted by positive earnings news and hope that the infrastructure deal worth approximately $1 trillion will come to fruition. However, concerns about…