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Falling inflation data signalled a peak in interest rate hikes across developed markets in November, lifting spirits ahead of the holidays and driving a market turnaround.
July proved to be one of the hottest months on record in the Northern Hemisphere. It was also a month of rising global equity markets.
Global markets once again waited eagerly for new data prints to come through in May to guide potential turning points in the economic cycle.
Market volatility continued to run high into March, this time precipitated by a mini yet significant crisis in the banking sector.
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Against a “new” backdrop of pro-growth economic policy and more business-friendly regulation, Chinese PMI statistics, mobility data and spend on services are showing notable improvements.
Financial markets reacted positively and swiftly to stabilising US inflation figures printed in November and hints from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) that the much-anticipated “pivot” on rate hikes (or slowing of increases) is indeed in sight.
It’s been a tough few months for Central Banks around the world. Not only is inflation proving more resilient than anticipated, but currency weakness and fiscal stimulus have added further complications.