Weekly Market
Update
highlights, closing performance,
market indicators and the
week ahead.
Keeping an Eye on Inflation
May 9, 2022
The global equity market remained volatile last week with the MSCI AC World Index falling for a fifth consecutive week (down 1.5% on the week). In the United States, equity markets were whipsawed on Wednesday and Thursday, but the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 both closed the week ...
Fast and Furious
May 2, 2022
The global stock market rout continued last week with the MSCI AC World Index falling 2.7% (it is down 13.4% year-to-date). In the United States, the S&P 500 tumbled 3.3% while the NASDAQ shed 3.9% on weaker-than-expected technology company earnings.
Has U.S. Inflation Peaked?
April 18, 2022
The MSCI AC World Index pulled back 1.7% last week – its second consecutive week of losses. In the United States, the S&P 500 dropped 2.1% while the interest-rate sensitive NASDAQ tumbled 2.6%.
Too Much or Not Enough?
April 11, 2022
The MSCI AC World Index pulled back last week – falling 1.5% as global bonds yields pushed higher. In the United States, the S&P 500 dropped 1.5% while the interest-rate sensitive NASDAQ tumbled 3.9%.
Breaking the Cycle
April 4, 2022
The MSCI AC World Index logged its third straight week of gains as oil prices continued to ease. In the United States, the S&P 500 was basically flat while the Dow Jones fell slightly, and the NASDAQ rose 0.7%.
Walking a Tightrope
March 28, 2022
The MSCI AC World Index logged its second straight week of gains – a welcome reversal after five consecutive weeks of declines.
March Madness
March 21, 2022
Globally, stocks surged with the MSCI AC World Index climbing 5.7% as oil prices eased amid growing rumors of a Russia / Ukraine cease fire.
The Fed Decides
March 15, 2022
Globally, stocks sold-off as oil prices surged nearly 25% last week. Unsurprisingly, European stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off with the MSCI Europe USD index down a steep 9.6% as the region remains uniquely exposed to Russian energy supplies. The S&P 500 fared much better ...
Treading Carefully
March 7, 2022
Globally, stocks sold-off as oil prices surged nearly 25% last week. Unsurprisingly, European stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off with the MSCI Europe USD index down a steep 9.6% as the region remains uniquely exposed to Russian energy supplies. The S&P 500 fared much better ...