Morningstar Market Commentary for September 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global markets delivered strong returns in September, buoyed by a larger-than-expected interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve and Chinese authorities’ policy support. This led to a strong risk-on sentiment towards most asset...

Morningstar Market Commentary for August 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets recorded strong gains this month. However, these positive headline moves masked the volatile nature of global markets, as most experienced a sharp sell-off during the first week of the month. This sell-off was due to...

Morningstar Commentary for June 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets ended the month higher, delivering strong returns for the second quarter of 2024. Inflation continued to moderate across most developed markets, fuelling expectations that their respective central banks will begin...

Morningstar Commentary for May 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets produced strong returns this month, with developed markets producing robust returns and outpacing emerging markets. Developed equity markets, after a pause in April, continued its strong run this month, with multiple...

Morningstar Market Commentary for April 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets produced mixed returns this month, with developed markets lagging emerging markets. Developed markets halted a 5-month run of strong returns, as most developed market equities sold off during April. Sticky inflation, a...