by Luke Demjen, CFA | Jun 8, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview Market sentiment in May extended April’s optimism, as investors responded positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions. While negotiations between the United States and Iran are still ongoing as of month-end, there looks to be an increasing chance of...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | May 6, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview April saw the co-existence of two opposing forces, strong markets and escalating geopolitical instability. The U.S.-Iran conflict kept the Strait of Hormuz severely constrained, drawing out the oil supply shock into one that has made authorities such as the...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Apr 9, 2026 | Market Updates
Overview Markets were choppy in March. Investors scrutinized mega‑cap tech’s last round of earning results for tangible AI payoffs, with continued criticism towards the high amount of spending on AI infrastructure and development. Investors also saw events at the end...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Jan 5, 2026 | Market Updates
Markets faced sharp contrasts in 2025. Early in the year, US tariff rates surged to levels not seen since the 1930s, effecting multiple sectors. This shock caused a crash in developed market equities. Tracked by the MSCI World Index, they fell 16.5% in the month of...
by Luke Demjen, CFA | Dec 5, 2025 | Market Updates
Global equities slowed in November after strong gains earlier in the year. The 43-day US government shutdown ended mid-month, but uncertainty over economic growth and monetary policy weighed on sentiment. Developed markets rose only 0.3% despite solid earnings and...
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