Global equity markets ended the month broadly flat in January as vaccine distributions lagged target levels and significant market volatility occurred towards the end of the month...

Equity markets’ returns were broadly positive in March as the Federal Reserve rushed to provide support to US bank depositors as bank stress became apparent...

Equity markets’ returns were mixed in February as China’s reopening was offset by additional future expected Central Bank interest rate hikes in response to resilient labour markets...

Equity markets’ returns were broadly flat in May as strong performing regions and sectors were largely offset by poorer performing ones...

All major global equity markets produced positive returns for the month of June...

Equity markets’ returns were broadly positive in April as levels of employment have so far proved resilient to Central Bank interest rate hikes...

Global equity markets experienced a strong month of returns in July...

December was a negative month for equity markets as rising interest rates weighed on investment markets...

January was a positive month for equity markets as China’s reopening, coupled with economic resilience in other major economies, generated a positive outlook for global growth...

October was a positive month for equity markets, with the anticipation of Central Banks pivoting towards more dovish positions...