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In April 2025, global markets remained volatile as the effects of US President Donald Trump’s surpri...
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Market updateThe US S&P 500 increased in September by 2.0%, despite being 4% lower early in the mont...
The US S&P 500 increased in August by 2.3%, adding to its very strong performance in recent times.
The US S&P 500 increased in July by 1.1%, continuing its very strong run over the last 12 months.
The US S&P 500 had a solid performance in June increasing by 3.5%, chalking up a remarkable 22.7% return for the financial year.
The US S&P 500 led from the front in May, as global equities returned to their winning ways and retraced their April losses.
Share markets took a breather in March after having a very strong run over the prior six months.
Share markets continued their very strong run in March, with both Australian shares and developed international shares (hedged) up 3.3% for the month.
Global share markets were very strong in the month of February, with developed international shares up 5.9% on an unhedged basis in the month alone.
The strong finish to the year for share markets continued. These gains were driven significantly by solid economic data combined with easing inflation
Optimism regarding potential 2024 central bank rate cuts closed out the year on a positive note.
Global financial markets rallied strongly in November and inflationary pressures began to ease in many major economies.
Bond and share markets alike continued their downwards slide in October, as investor sentiment was rocked by rising long-end bond yields.
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