June 2019 Eaton Vance Monthly Market Monitor presents a concise review of economic and asset class data through clear and impactful charts. Providing timely information across a broad array of markets and investment topics, this guide serves as a helpful
Cross Asset Investment Strategy After weeks of relative stability, the threat of a trade war has returned, shaking investor confidence and awakening markets from complacency. However, while there is still a significant optimism in the market that a deal can
The month of May was tough rather than merry. After many stock exchanges touched new record highs, the impulsive U.S. trade policy sent both equities and bond yields on a downward slide. The summer could be uncomfortably hot.
In Credit June Yields have plunged in the US, Europe and the UK. Hopes of a successful resolution to the trade dispute between the US and China have been replaced by increasing intransigence from both sides and the threat of
What happened in the past month? Industrial activity growth appears to have softened in May – domestic construction activities remained stable while export demand dropped sharply after the US tariff hike on May 10. Property transaction volume held up in
For much of this year, equity markets have enjoyed a healthy climb, assisted by a dovish tilt from central banks, as well as the possibility of a trade deal between the US and China. As we entered May, the S&P
Global Investment Views After weeks of relative stability, the threat of a trade war has returned, shaking investor confidence and awakening markets from complacency. However, while there is still a significant optimism in the market that a deal can be
For much of this year, equity markets have enjoyed a healthy climb, assisted by a dovish tilt from central banks, as well as the possibility of a trade deal between the US and China. As we entered May, the S&P
The rising correlations reflected the market’s increased concerns of a global economic slowdown. That neither correlations nor benchmark volatility rose much above average was indicative of the month’s other major theme: the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China
Eaton Vance Monthly Market Monitor presents a concise review of economic and asset class data through clear and impactful charts. Providing timely information across a broad array of markets and investment topics, this guide serves as a helpful resource in
European elections see relatively high turnout and fragmentation. Turnout surprised on the upside, at its highest in 20 years (50.5% versus 43% in 2014), suggesting that most Europeans are still interested in politics and Europe. The two historical formations –
Elga suggests a few investment options that may benefit from a pick-up in European growth and any decline in geopolitical concerns. We continue to prefer a “barbell” approach to risk taking in the late-cycle stage: quality stocks, income-generating bonds and
Monthly Investment Strategy Europe goes to the polls on 23-26 May to elect European Parliament members. Despite concerns of a rising populist wing, current polling suggests power will remain at the European centre (albeit amongst a broader coalition). Populists may
Monthly Investment Strategy US-China tensions are back with a new round of tariff increases and threats of further escalation First quarter GDP data surprised on the upside in the US (significantly), in China and in Europe The demand breakdown as
The first month of Q2 has seen a continuation of mixed messages from markets. US equities reached all-time highs in late April, making up the ground lost since the previous high-water mark was set back in late September 2018. The
The FIXED INCOME MONTHLY provides a forward-looking summary of the medium-term views from the Fidelity Fixed Income team. Our investment approach is multi-strategy, with portfolio managers given clear accountability and fiduciary responsibility for all investment decisions in a portfolio. Given
The key takeaways of the video are: AXA IM goes to neutral on assets Central banks support economies A gap between improvement and expectations
RPM Galaxy In April 2019, RPM Galaxy (C EUR) was up 4.2% as equities rallied to new highs amid hopes that the US and China were closing in on a trade deal. However, fixed income weighed on performance as bonds
S&P Global Equity Indices Monthly Update April 2019
MARKET SNAPSHOT It took 215 days—the longest wait since the July 2016 417-day wait (guess I shouldn’t mention the 1,997-day wait from October 2007 to March 2013, much less the 9,146-day drought between 1929 and 1954)—but the S&P 500 returned
After a strong first quarter, risk assets continued their rally in April. Equity markets climbed across the regions, while high yield spreads narrowed further. This year’s rebound has been driven by accommodative central banks, the expectation of a recovery in
After a strong first quarter, risk assets continued their rally in April. Equity markets climbed across the regions, while high yield spreads narrowed further. This year’s rebound has been driven by accommodative central banks, the expectation of a recovery in
Can cyclical stocks continue to trounce defensives? Russ discusses. Cyclicals rule. After getting trounced in Q4, year-to-date more cyclically oriented stocks and sectors have trounced “defensive”, less-cyclically exposed names. The trend has been even more pronounced during the past month. For
Fixed income monthly The FIXED INCOME MONTHLY provides a forward-looking summary of the medium-term views from the Fidelity Fixed Income team. Our investment approach is multi-strategy, with portfolio managers given clear accountability and fiduciary responsibility for all investment decisions in
Asset Allocation Consensus Equities June 2019 on Youtube: https://t.co/WD3mMy1JgI
