Global Market Commentary: August 2023

Global Equities Decline Amidst Fed Hawkishness In August, global equity markets reversed a five-month uptrend. Major indexes, including MSCI ACWI and UK FTSE 100, declined. U.S. Federal Reserve's hawkish stance…

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Global Market Commentary: July 2023

Global Investment Landscape: Mixed Economic Signals The global investment landscape was turbulent with mixed economic signals in June 2023. Inflation is easing in key regions like North America and Europe,…

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China Market Commentary: July 2023

The market rebounded strongly in the first half of June 2023 due to expectations of economic stimulus and the launch of the HKD-RMB Dual Counter Model. However, geopolitical tensions and a smaller-than-expected Loan Prime Rate cut affected gains later in the month. Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors performed well, while Healthcare, Energy, and Telecommunications underperformed

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Market Commentary: June 2023

Global market themes The US economy has shown resilience after the current interest rate hike cycle. US first-quarter GDP prints came in at 2% versus the expected 1.4%, and household…

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China Market Commentary: May 2023

Download the market commentary In April, Chinese equities posted negative returns and underperformed major global indices. Investors were concerned about a slowing and uneven recovery in the economy, as well…

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Market Commentary: April 2023

Highlights Global Market Themes: Developed markets rise while emerging markets fall; MSCI World up 1.75%, MSCI EM down -1.1%. US Federal Reserve raises the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis…

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China Market Commentary: April 2023

Here are this month’s highlights: Shares of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Telecom, Energy and Financials sectors also outperformed. They have been boosted by price/earnings multiple expansion, as the value style was in favour and there was positive news about SOE reforms. Overall, the managers we work with remain overweight to high-quality companies in the Consumption, Advanced Manufacturing and New Energy sectors.

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