Asking the Right Questions
Market Recap: Week of July 27th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets were in the red last week, with the sharp slide in commodity markets providing a worrying signal on the outlook for global growth. In Europe, the FTSE Eurofirst 300 closed down 2.77% for the week, similar to the declines…
Market Recap: Week of July 20th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets recorded strong gains last week, buoyed by the perceived end to the Greek crisis, as the Greek government conceded to the demands of their creditors to remain in the single currency. In Europe, the FTSE Eurofirst 300 closed up…
Market Recap: Week of July 13th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets were mixed last week. There were strong gains in Europe on the prospect of a deal being reached between Greece and its creditors, as the Greek government appeared ready to concede to save their position in the single currency….
Market Recap: Week of July 6th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets were drowning in a sea of red last week as the major European equity indices sold off sharply on Monday, following the weekend’s announcement by the Greek government to hold a referendum on the deal being offered by its…
Market Recap: Week of June 29th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets were mixed last week with stellar gains in Europe on the prospect of a deal being reached between Greece and its creditors while US equity markets lagged, weighed down by a stronger US dollar. The greenback recorded its biggest…
Market Recap: Week of June 22nd
Market Recap Global equity markets struggled to gain momentum last week as Greece continued to dominate the headlines, with the Greek banking system now on emergency life support from the ECB. The major US equity indices bucked the trend, as US Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen…
Market Recap: Week of June 15th 2015
Market Recap Global equity markets ended the week relatively flat as the Greek crisis dominated the headlines, against a backdrop of mixed economic data. US economic data showed positive signs that the economy is regaining momentum after a disappointing start to the year. Meanwhile,…
Market Recap: Week of June 8th 2015
Market Recap: Most of the major equity indices ended the week in negative territory, against a backdrop of increased volatility in the bond market and the currency markets. The Euro strengthened significantly in the earlier part of the week as a resolution on Greece…
Market Recap: Week of June 2nd 2015
Market Recap Most of the major equity indices were in the red last week, following mixed economic data and concern over the Greek crisis. Most notable on the economic front was the downward revision to US first quarter GDP. The US economy contracted at…
Market Recap: Week of May 25th 2015
Market Recap The majority of the major equity indices closed in positive territory last week, government bond yields moved marginally lower, and volatility picked up in the currency markets, as central banks remained front and centre.
