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Wednesday’s US consumer price index print was the big economic release last week, as investors weigh up inflation, interest rates and the subsequent impact on economic growth, writes Ian Slattery.
Stocks markets closed out the week in positive territory as investors wagered central banks will be able to tame inflation without derailing the global economy, writes Ian Slattery.
Stocks fell last week as economic data releases failed to meet expectations, writes Ian Slattery.
Equity markets suffered their worst week since March 2020 as the flagship S&P 500 index slid into a bear market last Monday, before finishing the week 24% off its record high set in the first week of 2022, writes Ian Slattery.
Equities fell once again last week, to extend losses for the year, writes Ian Slattery.
The US stock market, which makes up two thirds of the global stock market, was up 4.3% in euro terms this week with the large-cap S&P 500 breaking a string of seven consecutive weekly declines, writes Ian Slattery.
US stocks led the global index lower, with the S&P 500 hitting an intraday bear market Friday afternoon before rallying into the close, writes Ian Slattery.
Stocks recovered from mid-week lows to finish the week higher, writes Ian Slattery.
Stocks finished lower last week as the minutes from the last Federal Reserve FOMC meeting were released, writes Ian Slattery.
Equities slipped late last week as the first quarter of 2022 closed out, writes Ian Slattery.