05 September 2024 | 1 min. readingtime
Financial markets got off to a stormy start in August, with lower interest rates and sharply lower stock prices, particularly in Japan. But there was not much evidence of this by the end of the month. US and European equity markets actually closed the month in positive territory, returning 0.4% and 1.6% respectively. Emerging markets lagged, returning -0.4%. European bond markets experienced a good month on balance, partly thanks to a decline in bond yields. This also helped listed real estate, which was the best performing asset class for the second month in a row with a yield of 3.6%.
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05 March 2026 | 2 min. readingtime
Despite doubts about AI and concerns about possible escalation in the Middle East, February 2026 was another good month for equity investors.
05 February 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
January saw stellar performances on stock markets in Asia and emerging markets. US equities lagged behind, and the dollar fell in value. European capital market interest rates also fell slightly.
05 January 2026 | 1 min. readingtime
Financial market results were mixed in December. In contrast, sentiment in Europe was clearly positive, while capital market interest rates rose there.
