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My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

Week ended June 30, 2023: Equity markets on fire!

It was a scorching end to a fantastic first half of 2023, if you are long equities. Less so perhaps if you are long bonds. And Apple!!

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Jul 1, 20236 min read

Central banks, one after another, are raising rates to try to tame persistent inflation, but it's not working fast enough. Equities tanked.

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Jun 24, 20235 min read

Markets were not overly inspiring this week even as volatility continued to decline. Japanese and small-cap US stocks were the big winners.

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Jun 10, 20235 min read

Debt ceiling done as attention turns to the Fed's next move. US jobs data continues to suggest resiliency, and equities are liking it.

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Jun 3, 20234 min read

Not a lot of news this week aside from the debt ceiling discussions and earnings from US retailers Walmart, Home Depot and Target.

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May 21, 20233 min read

Mixed data week but generally suggesting resilient US jobs market. Fed and ECB hike, Apple delivers the goods. Equities slightly weaker.

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May 6, 20235 min read

Bank earnings better-than-expected, inflation slowing Stateside. Investors mixed, with equities higher and bond prices lower. Credit stable

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Apr 15, 20234 min read

It was a holiday shortened week devoid of direction, with economic data providing a mixed picture. Oil, gold higher. Equities weaker.

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Apr 8, 20234 min read

Risk markets ended a solid first quarter, as stocks and bonds rallied. The wind feels as if it is at our back as risk assets power forward.

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Apr 1, 20235 min read

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