Morning Star Market Commentary for August 2023

Market and Economic Summary This month, global market sentiment turned negative, as most asset classes ended in the red. Resilient economic data, and concerns of further upside risks to inflation led to expectations that central banks would maintain higher interest...

Market Commentary for June 2023

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets pushed higher during the month of June, largely driven by stronger than expected economic data, which reflected a resilient economy, despite the higher interest rate environment. Hawkish rhetoric from the major global...

Market Commentary for May 2023

Market and Economic Summary In May, global markets experienced a more subdued performance, with the majority of global equity markets ending lower. A major exception was the US equity market, driven higher by the tech sector, which saw significant gains during the...

Market Commentary for January 2023

Market and Economic Summary Global markets bounced back strongly in January, starting 2023 on the front foot. Inflation continued its downward trend and market participants now expect global central banks to continue slowing the pace of interest rate hikes, which...