Monthly Market Outlook by LGT Vestra
January/February 2020
by LGT VestraThe start of 2020 has certainly proven eventful; from the Coronavirus, to Brexit, Trump's impeachment trial and monetary policy, the past month has marked a number of key events that will continue to evolve throughout the year. The recent outbreak of...Read More
November/December 2019
by LGT VestraThe UK election and the tentative phase one agreement between the US and China dominated market sentiment over the past month. Ultimately, Boris Johnson was able to secure a substantial majority in Parliament, achieving the Conservative Party's largest...Read More
October/November 2019
by LGT VestraGlobal financial markets have adopted a more positive tone in recent weeks, with equity markets hitting new highs and government bond yields rising. There is some tentative evidence that the contractionary forces that have hit the world economy over the...Read More
September/October 2019
by LGT VestraDespite having cut interest rates in July, the Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered another 25 basis-point rate cut in September. However, they stopped short of making a clear commitment to further easing, which disappointed the market. The median projection...Read More
August/September 2019
by LGT VestraAt the start of August we saw equity markets fall as protests in Hong Kong increased tensions between China and the West. These issues have since abated as Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam formally withdrew the extradition bill, and markets stabilised...Read More
