Market briefings looking back at April
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through April.
Adviser-Hub 18th May 2021
US market review: Fresh spending plans from President Biden
US share prices rose during April as investor sentiment was boosted by President Joe Biden’s extensive spending plan.
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UK equity income market review: Companies return value to shareholders
As investors became increasingly sanguine about prospects for the UK economic recovery, share prices generally rose during April.
UK equity market review: Mid-caps hit new highs
The FTSE 250 Index, whose constituents tend to be more exposed to the UK economy, hit a new all-time high during April, stoked by renewed optimism over the UK’s prospects as the economy continues to r...
UK bond market review: Inflation picks up
Public sector borrowing rose to £303.1 billion over the year to the end of March 2021 – £246.1 billion more than in the year to March 2020 and representing the highest level since records began in 194...
Global bond market review: Default rates set to remain high?
Sovereign defaults hit record levels during 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic and falling oil prices weakened credit quality.
Europe market review: “Double-dip” recession for Europe
Having slipped back into recession during the first three months of 2021, the eurozone fell into a “double-dip” recession.
Emerging markets review: India struggles with second wave
The global death toll from Covid-19 exceeded three million during April, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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