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 Hopes of a successful resolution to the trade dispute between the US and China have been replaced by increasing intransigence from both sides and the threat of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
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
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
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
Hoofdpunten De centrale banken bevestigen hun voorzichtige houding; dit jaar geen renteverhoging meer van de ‘Fed’ Zorgen over de handelsoorlog tussen VS en China zijn afgenomen, maar Europa is mogelijk het volgende doelwit van Trumps politiek Chinese stimuleringsmaatregelen lijken hun
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
Global stocks wrapped up their best calendar quarter in over eight years in March, as the Federal Reserve halted its interest-rate increases, and expectations strengthened for a trade truce between the US and China. The STOXX® Global 1800 Index rose
Research & Strategy Insights March macro data have been mixed in the US (manufacturing output contracting and surveys softening vs. elevated in services) and the Eurozone (disappointing Purchasing Managers indices and core inflation vs. more upbeat domestic surveys) In March,
The new year has brought with it a new wave of optimism, with equities and credit rallying strongly across the world. The sell-off in equities and credit in the final quarter of last year was caused predominantly by concerns about
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