Global Market Commentary: June 2024
Steady Growth Amid Global Economic Stabilisation and Tech Resilience The US Federal Reserve (Fed) June meeting resulted in keeping interest rates steady at a range of 5.25-5.50%. US equity indices…
Steady Growth Amid Global Economic Stabilisation and Tech Resilience The US Federal Reserve (Fed) June meeting resulted in keeping interest rates steady at a range of 5.25-5.50%. US equity indices…
Chinese equity markets dipped in June, with sector rotations continuing at a relatively fast pace and trading volume experiencing a slight decline. Real estate transactions showed a mild year-on-year (YoY) recovery following the release of a mid-May real estate policy package. From 1 to 29 June, the YoY growth rate of new home transactions in 60 cities and second-hand home transactions in 26 cities improved to -24.7% and +14.4%, respectively, from -37.5% and -4.7% in the previous month. Although mid-month credit and inflation data fell slightly below expectations, the overall economy continued to improve, with good export, employment and industrial production indicators.
Mixed Global Economic Signals in May Economic data showed mixed signals across regions: the US economy is slowing down due to weaker consumer spending; the European economy is experiencing robust…
South African Elections Trigger Historic Shift The 2024 South African elections marked a significant departure from the ANC's longstanding majority, prompting the party to potentially navigate coalition politics for the…
Chinese equity markets demonstrated mixed performance amid a dynamic economic landscape in May. In the first half of the month, A-shares experienced slight fluctuations and a modest upward trend as a resurgence in travel activity during the May Day holiday boosted the consumer sector. Although mid-month credit and inflation data fell slightly below expectations, the overall economy continued to improve, with good export, employment and industrial production indicators.
South African markets rise amidst uncertainties and investor sentiment remains mixed South Africa witnessed a notable uptick in local equity markets, led by strong performances in sectors such as food…
Markets faced challenges amid inflation fears; global equities and bonds declined In April, both the equity and fixed-income markets faced challenges. Global stock markets experienced a downturn, with developed market…
There were signs of recovering market sentiment and improved liquidity during April, marking a shift from earlier expectations which had assumed a further pullback in the absence of state support following the Two Sessions (annual gatherings of China’s political advisory committee and the country’s legislature).
SARB maintains interest rates and economic prospects emerge amid challenges In March, South Africa was eagerly anticipating the Monetary Policy meeting by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). The equity…
Fed Maintains Rates, Global Indices Rise Markets show resilience despite interest rate cut delays, and US equities perform well. Magnificent-Seven companies such as Nvidia continued their surge in March. In…