Click on the below link: Market Snapshot – June 2020 Video by Prudential Investment Managers
Click on the below link: Market Snapshot – May 2020 Video by Prudential Investment Managers
Markets rallied in April as global central banks continued their unprecedented expansion of monetary stimulus to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sentiment was largely on the ascendency as more countries announced plans to gradually ease lockdown restrictions. The IMF warned that the global economy is set to contract by 3% this year, the steepest decline […]
The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic dominated global markets in March. Almost all asset classes sold-off during the month, as negative investor sentiment was amplified by uncertainty over the extent and severity of the virus and its impact on economic growth. The IMF warned of a coming global recession worse than that of the […]
Click on the below link: Market Snapshot – March 2020 Video by Prudential Investment Managers
Global equity markets sold off in February as concerns over the widespread impact of the coronavirus weighed on investor sentiment. Safe-havens rallied, with long-dated bond yields in the US reaching all time lows. The risk-off sentiment was compounded by reports that the impact of the pandemic would detract up to 0.5% from global growth. In […]
Risk-off sentiment dominated global markets in January following the outbreak and rapid global spread of the coronavirus, amid fears it would present major headwinds for global growth and trade, especially for China. This sent most equity markets lower for the month, while bond markets also gave up ground amid the deteriorating sentiment. Some respite came […]
The year ended on a high note for global equities as investors were able to breathe a sigh of relief on the back of a firm Phase 1 trade agreement between the US and China, as well as a decisive Tory election victory in the UK that paved the way for a less-uncertain Brexit. These […]
A summary of the major events and trends that have impacted the JSE’s performance during the course of 2019. Article by Samantha Steyn – Cannon Asset Managers
US-China trade-war negotiations were among the biggest drivers behind investor sentiment in November 2019. In spite of the two economic power-houses having showed glimpses of a consensus being reached, the month closed on a sour note after the US passed two bills antagonising China. Risk assets declined on worries over how the Chinese might react, […]