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Nikkei 225 experiences 6% weekly drop as yen strengthens

Earnings season was in focus and amongst notable reporters were Tesla and Alphabet.

Investors turn to small-caps and value stocks as growth underperforms

A change in investor sentiment last week saw a rotation away from mega-cap technology stocks into other parts of the market, such as small-caps and value stocks, which had underperformed year-to-date.

Global equity indices to rise to new highs

Global equities rose to a new high, boosted by increased confidence the Federal Reserve will soon cut interest rates as a consequence of moderating inflation and a more balanced job market.

Japanese equity indices hit fresh highs

US equities advanced, albeit with thin trading during a holiday shortened week.

Global Market Review – June 2024

The U.S., Asia Pacific, and Emerging Markets helped spur Global equities to a positive month in June, with oil also rebounding strongly from weakness in previous months.

European equities post quarterly loss, with mounting political uncertainty

US equities showed mixed performance in a fairly quiet week. The key data release of the week came on Friday, with the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index easing to 2.6% year-on-year in May, in line with expectations.