In October equity markets recovered their September losses and resumed their upward trend, regardless of inflationary pressure. In the United States, nominal interest rates almost equaled the maximum levels set last March, while in Europe they accelerated more than expected [...]

September turned out to be a negative month for the main global financial markets. Higher interest rates and concerns about the constant increase in the price of raw materials, especially energy supply costs, have brought uncertainty back to the stock [...]

The main stock markets closed the month of August on an uptrend, despite some not-so-positive news such as fears over the spread of the Delta variant, the withdrawal of troops in Afghanistan by the United States (with all that it [...]

The overall performance for the month of July was positive for developed market indices, with increased volatility in the second half of the month. The uncertainty seen is due to the following factors: - The return of concerns about the [...]

With the month of June, the first half of 2021 was close. In this second quarter, equities experienced a good time and this was mainly due to the fact that vaccination campaigns continued to accelerate in most developed economies, especially [...]

May was a month marked by concerns related to a possible rise in inflation and implications for Federal Reserve policy. However, confidence has increased, especially thanks to indications that the central bank would stay on course. Major equity indices rose [...]

April passed in review as a positive month for the financial markets. The growth in equity markets was driven by the favourable economic outlook. Better management of the pandemic, with a global trend towards reopening business, will lead to growth [...]

The rise in US long-term bonds yields continued in March, with the 10-year treasury rising to around 1.75%, approaching the 2% observation threshold set by the FED. At its March meeting, the FED maintained its position by confirming monetary policy [...]

Market dynamics in February were marked by strong volatility, especially in the last week of trading, which wiped out much of the monthly performance. All because of the prospect of faster than expected inflation growth. This expectation increased investors' [...]

Sustainable Investments - ESG   Over the last few years, new forms of investment have emerged which, in addition to pursuing financial objectives, like traditional investments, take into due consideration criteria relating to environmental, social and governance issues, the [...]