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 Market Commentary for July 2024

Market and Economic Summary Global equity markets delivered mixed performance in July, as investors grappled with rapidly changing forward looking interest rate expectations from key economies, a slowing global economy (particularly in the US) and a reacceleration of...

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...