CAD April Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets rebounded sharply in April as moderating geopolitical concerns and strong corporate earnings (particularly in the US) supported a broad recovery across
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets rebounded sharply in April as moderating geopolitical concerns and strong corporate earnings (particularly in the US) supported a broad recovery across
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets rebounded sharply in April as moderating geopolitical concerns and strong corporate earnings (especially in the US) supported a broad recovery across
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets declined in March amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which led to swift increases in energy prices, increased volatility, and
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets declined in March amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which led to swift increases in energy prices, increased volatility, and
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities rose modestly in February, as strong gains in international developed and emerging markets offset declines in U.S. large-cap stocks driven by
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities appreciated modestly in February, as strong gains in international developed and emerging markets offset declines in U.S. large-cap stocks driven by
Global equities (MSCI ACWI Index in USD) declined 3.2% during
Q1 with mixed and highly volatile returns across geographies. International stocks performed strongly in January and February buoyed by expectations for global growth expansion, coupled with emerging markets exposure to picks and shovels AI themes (semiconductors in Korea and Taiwan) while US large-cap equities were flat due to technology sector weakness as investors increasingly scrutinized hyperscalers’ massive capex growth plans.

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