In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during November. He discusses: Global share markets were up almost 2% There has been a trade truce between America and China, agreeing that neither will raise tariffs at this stage The Federal Reserve lowered … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Porfolio Specialist, reviews events in markets during October. He discusses: Global share markets are up 2%, influenced by the American and European central banks cutting interest rates The European market was the outperformer, shares up 3.6% Trade tensions … [Read more...]

In the October 2019 edition of the Market Update: The US is at risk of a recession, however, inflation remains above target and wages are expected to rise The global downturn in manufacturing is deepening Boris Johnson remains hamstrung by UK parliament and will continue negotiating the … [Read more...]

In the September 2019 edition of the Market Update: The US economy remains supported by robust consumer spending and jobs growth, but trade uncertainty is having a negative effect on business investment Markets strongly expect the US Fed to lower interest rates at its September meeting as … [Read more...]

In this update, Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist, reviews events in markets during September. He discusses: The US and China have agreed to resume trade negotiations Brexit has caused The German Dax to fall 2% and the British share market fell by 4% The European central bank has signalled … [Read more...]