Market Update – September 2024

Market Update – September 2024

The Highlights: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered a bold 0.50% rate cut in September, signalling a pivotal shift in its policy. After a prolonged focus on curbing inflation, the central bank has adopted a more balanced stance, also supporting employment and...
Market Update – September 2024

Market Update – August 2024

The Highlights: Recession fears, sparked by a weaker-than-expected US jobs report in July, led to significant market volatility in early August. However, investor sentiment quickly shifted positively as optimism grew the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in...
Market Update – September 2024

Market Update – July 2024

The Highlights: The US Federal Reserve (Fed) signalled its strongest intention yet to provide interest rate relief at its upcoming September meeting, contingent on continued moderation in economic conditions. Shares and fixed interest (bond) markets pushed higher in...