SLOWDOWN IN INFLATION RECORDED A broad-based slowdown in inflation, combined with easing fears of a banking crisis in the US and further signs of a bounce in the Chinese economy, [...]

UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF CENTRAL BANKS Equity markets pulled back from the brink last week, supported by decisive action from central banks that remain committed to taming inflation but [...]

CONFIDENCE PLUMMETS AMID INSTABILITY Equity markets performed disparately last week following concerns over the shuttering of two US regional banks and the crisis of confidence hitting Credit Suisse. US indices [...]

RISK AVERSION RISES Markets corrected last week following the Fed chair’s outlook on inflation and the possibility of tightening further if necessary. The collapse of SVB Bank, which amongst other [...]

EQUITY MARKETS BOUNCE BACK Equity markets rallied last week, driven by solid economic data from China and accommodating remarks from Fed officials. Bond yields rose slightly, with the US 10-year [...]

SUPPLY BOTTLENECKS EASING Markets consolidated last week as macroeconomic data out of the US showed that the spectre of inflation was still lurking in the background. Bond yields continued edging [...]

INFLATION FIGURES CONFUSE THE MARKET Equity markets reacted last week to stubborn inflation figures and the continued mixed showing from corporate earnings releases. Bond yields rose on the back of [...]

INVESTORS PRICE IN ONSET OF DISINFLATION Over the past week, investors have been dancing to the tune of various speeches by US central bankers who have reiterated that the fight [...]

RATE HIKES IN LINE WITH EXPECTATIONS Equity markets continued to rally as rate hikes were announced in line with expectations and comments were made that the process would soon slow [...]

EQUITY MARKETS STILL RISING Equity markets continued to rally last week as investors were reassured by slowing inflation and resilient economic activity in the face of monetary tightening. Bond yields [...]