Markets racked with doubt
March was not an easy month for investors as, in some weeks, risky assets experienced the kind of volatility seen at the end of January. Uncertainty about US monetary policy, which the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise key interest rates by a quarter of a point did little to quell, remained central to traders’ concerns.
The expected correction is materialising (at last!)
The correction started at the end of January but it really took hold of the financial markets in February, radically changing the general climate seen at the beginning of the year. The charts provided below highlight some salient facts that have accompanied the drop in share prices. The sell-off was not particularly surprising…
The year is off to a flying start..
January 2018 is looking like a good month for risky assets, continuing the trend of the second half of 2017. Risk appetite has remained strong among investors. Indeed, economic data continues to point to a robust upturn. The World Bank has therefore upgraded its…
