Broadly speaking markets were down across the world – for various reasons, but clearly focused on what’s next for central banks. In the US and Europe, any signs from the central banks on what’s next continues to drive markets. In…
The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank all raised interest rates this week as widely expected. But investors focused on their narrative after these interest rate hikes. In the US, things are getting better…
Investor sentiment is boosted globally as data suggests that the global economic picture may not be as bad as previously anticipated. All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve (US Central Bank), European Central Bank and Bank of England this…
Recession concerns come back to the forefront, dampening investor sentiment, and breaking the 2023 market gains for Western economies. Over in Asia, demand was boosted by better-than expected data coming out of China. Click here to read this week's PDF…
Another strong week for markets, dominated by falling inflation in the US, data out of Europe suggesting that the economy might not suffer as much as originally expected and the surprise expansion of the economy in the UK during November.…
On behalf of everyone at Omnis Investments, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year! 2023 has begun with most markets in green led by strong jobs data in the US and falling inflation in Europe. Click here…
Overall markets were positive over the week. Investors were broadly focussed on any indications that would allow central banks to slow down the pace at which they raise interest rates. Signs of economic slowdown and that inflation may soon begin…
It was a mixed week for markets around the world. In the US, investors continue to look for reasons for the Federal Reserve to slow its interest rate rises. High inflation and poor economic data in Japan weighed in markets,…
Markets around the world rallied, with the news that inflation appears to be slowing in the US boosting investor sentiment around the world. A relaxation in China’s zero-covid policies provided some further support in Asia. Meanwhile, economic contraction in the…
With the exception of the US, markets around the world rose during the week. A key focus for markets were the comments coming out of central banks in the UK and the US following interest rates hikes. In China, speculation…