by Paul Hoenck | Nov 2, 2022 | Markets |
In short: Strong nominal demand and entrenched inflation point towards more of the same from central banks Labour market tightness may be have peaked Mega-cap tech companies earnings disappoint as surprises slow October was a strong month for global equities, as...
by Oussama Himani | Oct 5, 2022 | Markets |
Over the past few months, we had been expecting the major economies to head into a recession. We also expected that the impact of shocks to the global economy, including supply chain disruptions and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, would begin to dissipate. Consequently,...
by Paul Hoenck | Sep 5, 2022 | Markets |
In short: · Central bankers reaffirm their hawkish intentions · The global economy comes under pressure from a record energy shock · Sentiment fades as growth prospects worsen Following a good few weeks in equity markets, risk sentiment among...
by Paul Hoenck | Aug 8, 2022 | Markets |
In short: Global recession risks rise as corporate earnings disappoint European central bank lays groundwork for peripheral support while easing Energy uncertainty rises in Europe Equities have rallied this month, despite no real improvement on the outlook for growth...
by Oussama Himani | Jun 20, 2022 | Markets |
Markets are being driven by two interrelated risks. The first is inflation, and its implications for consumers and producers. The second is the risk of a recession – specifically whether the Fed can succeed in squashing inflationary pressures without triggering a...
by Paul Hoenck | Jun 1, 2022 | Markets |
In short: · Treasury bonds gain favour from investors as growth concerns rise · The 60:40 portfolio had one of the worst quarters on record · Adjusting our exposure to anticipate a higher inflation and interest rate environment After a difficult...
