
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Global equity markets recovered their poise last week and painted a positive picture as investors shrugged off concerns over the potential impact of coronavirus.
Global equity markets recovered their poise last week and painted a positive picture as investors shrugged off concerns over the potential impact of coronavirus.
Market downturns are inevitable – the good news is you don’t have to do anything different in a downturn than at any other period in investing.
Global equities reversed some of the previous week’s losses, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index making new all-time highs and closing up 3.3%, whilst the S&P 500 Index posted its biggest weekly gain since June last year.
Last week was understandably jittery for global equity markets as the coronavirus dominated investor focus. Markets were volatile around headlines coming out of China, and overall indices trended lower.
The answer to political instability is often simple… manage risks, stay informed and—if in doubt—stay the course.
Global equities were in risk-off mode last week as caution rose over the spread of a deadly virus. Market commentators were quick to reflect on the SARS epidemic from 2003 as evidence of the economic impact of a similarly deadly infection.
Global equities were resilient last week amidst a few developing themes. US and European markets hit fresh all-time highs.
In order to sustain future growth and development, with effect from 31st January 2020, MeDirect will be closing two of its branches.
Renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran weighed on equities at the start of the week as investors awaited the next move.
Review of the High Yield Market in the third quarter of 2019 & outlook for the High Yield Market as the year continues.
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