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Market Updates
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![November 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Dec, 2020November 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities posted one of the best monthly returns on record in November, with the MSCI ACWI IMI up 12.7%, the S&P 500 up 11.0%, non-US developed equity markets up 15.5% in dollar terms, and emerging markets up 9.3%. Value stocks outperformed...
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![October 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
2 Nov, 2020October 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities posted negative returns in October with the MSCI ACWI IMI down -2.2%, the S&P 500 down -2.7%, and non-US developed equity markets down -4.0% in dollar terms. Emerging markets continued to outpace developed markets and were up 2.1%.
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![September 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Oct, 2020September 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities posted negative returns for the first month since March, challenging investors' sentiment. MSCI ACWI IMI was down -3.1%, the S&P 500 was down -3.8%, non-US developed equity markets were down -2.6% in dollar terms, and emerging...
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![August 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Sep, 2020August 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities rose for a fifth straight month, reflecting investorsà enthusiasm that was lifted by a better than expected 2nd quarter earnings season and by the potential for a viable COVID-19 vaccine in the coming months. The MSCI ACWI IMI was...
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![July 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
3 Aug, 2020July 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Although economic activity improved since lockdowns were lifted, momentum stalled particularly in the U.S. as states struggled to re-open while facing an increase in COVID-19 cases. Emerging markets continued to outpace U.S. stocks...
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![June 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Jul, 2020June 2020 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities rose for a third straight month to complete the best quarterly showing since 2009. International stocks outpaced U.S. stocks during the month, while emerging markets outperformed, aided by higher metals prices and oilÃs continued...
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![May 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Jun, 2020May 2020 Global Market Index Performance
The rebound in equity markets extended into May, as investors appeared to become more optimistic about the outlook after initial signs of success in human trials of a vaccine and lockdown measures began to ease. The MSCI ACWI IMI was up 4.6%, the...
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![April 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 May, 2020April 2020 Global Market Index Performance
After the severe volatility last month, markets rebounded in April, with the MSCI ACWI IMI up 11.0%, the S&P 500 up 12.8%, non-US developed equity markets up 6.5% in dollar terms, and emerging markets up 9.2%. Fixed Income markets rallied as...
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![March 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
1 Apr, 2020March 2020 Global Market Index Performance
In March, the profound human and economic implications of COVID-19 hit home for global stock investors, as extreme market volatility produced daily moves not seen since 1929. Emerging market equities and currencies, US small cap, REITs and MLPs...
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![January 2020 Global Market Index Performance]()
3 Feb, 2020January 2020 Global Market Index Performance
After a strong start to the year, global equities gave up gains at month end with the MSCI ACWI IMI down -1.3% as coronavirus concerns weighed on investor sentiment. U.S. equity was flat as major benchmarks lost ground when markets focused on...
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![December 2019 Global Market Index Performance]()
2 Jan, 2020December 2019 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities finished 2019 in a robust fashion, with the MSCI ACWI IMI up +3.5% in December and +26.4% for the year. U.S. equity rose +3.0% as the U.S. and China reached ÃÅ"phase oneÃÂ agreement on trade and provided significant relief for equity...
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![November 2019 Global Market Index Performance]()
5 Dec, 2019November 2019 Global Market Index Performance
Global equities continued to rally in November, with the MSCI ACWI IMI up +2.5%. U.S. equity was the best performing major equity index, which rose +3.6% as hopes of a deal between the US and Chinese authorities buoyed sentiment.
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