Market Review – June 2025
Markets rally as tariff relief lifts sentiment Global markets posted strong gains in May, shaking off a turbulent April as easing trade tensions and resilient earnings helped restore investor confidence. A temporary truce in the US-China trade dispute, alongside solid corporate earnings, offered markets a reprieve from the policy-driven volatility that has dominated 2025. The […]
Market Review – May 2025
Markets endure immense volatility amid tariff uncertainty Global markets experienced significant volatility in April due to the impact of US trade policy. The month began with President Trump unveiling a set of tariffs that were broader and more punitive than anticipated. This triggered a sharp sell-off in equity markets and pushed the VIX, a key […]
Market Review – April 2025
Tariff concerns drive risk-off sentiment Equity markets declined in March as concerns over the economic impact of a global trade war weighed on sentiment. It draws to an end a tumultuous quarter for financial markets, particularly in the US. Market volatility was fuelled by additional US tariffs set to take effect beginning of April. President […]
Market Review – March 2025
US weaker as tariffs and geopolitics drive risk-off sentiment February was a volatile month with trade war fears and geopolitical concerns unsettling markets. Weaker than expected US economic data, particularly business and consumer sentiment data, raised concerns about a slowing US economy, prompting investors to seek safer assets. The S&P 500 declined 1.4% for the […]
Market Review – February 2025
Markets advance as Trump takes office amid tariff uncertainty January was a turbulent month for global markets. Despite lingering concerns over tariffs, optimism surrounding Trump’s economic policies, resilient corporate earnings and a buoyant economic outlook boosted investor confidence. The month had however started on the back foot after stronger than expected US economic data revived […]
Market Review – December 2024
Trump 2.0 Global markets were mixed in November as global economic and geopolitical events had varied yet significant impact across asset classes and currencies. US equities gained most as Donald Trump’s election win was perceived as positive for Corporate America. Emerging markets were weaker, weighed down by the prospect of increased trade tariffs for exports […]
