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Articles tagged: MAY 2021
Market Updates

Market briefings looking back at May

A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through May.

Adviser-Hub 15th Jun 2021

Market Updates

Global bond market review: Where next for monetary policy?

During May, ECB Vice President Luis de Guindos warned that recent increases in US bond yields had revived concerns over the potential for shifts in financial conditions, which could affect indebted co...

Adviser-Hub 14th Jun 2021

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Europe market review: European growth set to accelerate

Following the easing of lockdown measures, the eurozone is experiencing its strongest surge in demand for goods and services in almost 15 years. However, companies are struggling to keep up with deman...

Adviser-Hub 14th Jun 2021

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Emerging markets review: Covid hampers emerging Asia’s recovery

Although China’s strong economy recovery is helping to support developing economies across Asia, lockdown-related restrictions are reducing domestic demand in many economies.

Adviser-Hub 14th Jun 2021

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Asia Japan market review: Is Japan heading for a double-dip recession?

Share prices in Japan delivered a muted performance during May as investors digested lacklustre economic data alongside concerns over the prospects for the approaching Tokyo Olympic Games.

Adviser-Hub 14th Jun 2021

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US market review: Fed plays down inflationary concerns

The future trajectory of inflation was the principal factor preoccupying investors in the US during May following the news that the rate of consumer price inflation had risen at its fastest rate since...

Adviser-Hub 10th Jun 2021

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UK equity income market review: UK dividends show signs of a pickup

Having breached 7,000 points for the first time since February 2020 during April, the FTSE 100 Index rose above 7,000 once again during May.

Adviser-Hub 10th Jun 2021

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UK equity market review: Signs of building inflationary pressures

Non-essential shops reopened in April and retail sales rose sharply in April, climbing by 9.2% from March. In particular, clothing sales rose by 69.4% over the month.

Adviser-Hub 10th Jun 2021

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UK bond market review: Economic recovery boosts inflation

The annualised rate of UK inflation surged during April from 0.7% to 1.5%, stoked by a sharp appreciation in the cost of household utilities and clothing.

Adviser-Hub 10th Jun 2021

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Global update: Markets gripped by inflation fears

Although global equity markets generally ended May in positive territory, investor sentiment during the month was affected by growing concerns that mounting inflationary pressures could lead to higher...

Adviser-Hub 9th Jun 2021

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Global update: Optimism drives share prices in April

Global equity markets generally rose during April, buoyed by encouraging economic data from the US. The IMF upgraded its forecasts for global growth from 5.5% to 6% in 2021 and from 4.2% to 4.4% in 20...

Adviser-Hub 5th May 2021

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