Market Monitor – 8 December 2023

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Global stock markets drifted lower this week as investors await signs from central banks of imminent changes to monetary policy.

Market Monitor – 1 December 2023

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Global stock markets ended a strong month on a generally positive note as investors continue to hope that central banks will soon be able to start cutting interest rates.

Market Monitor – 24 November 2023

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Global stock markets held on to their recent gains during what by recent standards has been a relatively uneventful week.

Market Monitor – 17 November 2023

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Global stock markets have extended their November gains after latest data showed welcome falls in inflation on both sides of the Atlantic.

Market Monitor – 10 November 2023

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Global stock markets enjoyed a largely positive week, although optimism was tempered on Thursday by concerns that continued strength in the American labour market could force the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy further.

Market Monitor – 3 November 2023

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Signs that interest rates in the US and Europe have reached a definitive peak sent global stock markets surging this week following a grim October.

Market Monitor – 20 October 2023

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Global stock markets endured another week of volatility and decline as fears about the potential impact of the intensifying conflict in the Middle East grew.

Market Monitor – 13 October 2023

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Global stock markets had a positive week despite the escalating conflict in the Middle East and recent data highlighting sticky inflation in the United States.

Market Monitor – 6 October 2023

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A new month has done little to brighten investors’ mood, with fears of a prolonged period of high interest rates continuing to weigh on sentiment in global markets.

Market Monitor – 29 September 2023

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Global stock markets suffered further losses this week, and September looks set to be one of the weakest performing months of 2023.