tim@emorningcoffee.comJan 73 minWeek ended Jan 5, 2024Sloppy start to the new year in most traditional asset markets. Credit also weakened, and the USD strengthened. Off we go!
tim@emorningcoffee.comDec 30, 20233 minWeek ended Dec 29, 2023: end of year (short) editionWe ended the year very much along the themes that drove 4Q23. Equities and government bonds were better bid across the board. 2024??
tim@emorningcoffee.comJul 29, 20234 minWeek ended July 28, 2023: Looking good! Bonds were battered again, but not global equities which took off like rockets. Earnings good, economic data good, etc – what's not to like
tim@emorningcoffee.comMay 6, 20235 minWeek ended May 5, 2023: Now what?Mixed data week but generally suggesting resilient US jobs market. Fed and ECB hike, Apple delivers the goods. Equities slightly weaker.
tim@emorningcoffee.comApr 8, 20234 minWeek ended April 7, 2023It was a holiday shortened week devoid of direction, with economic data providing a mixed picture. Oil, gold higher. Equities weaker.
tim@emorningcoffee.comMar 25, 20235 minWeek ended March 24, 2023Concerns about banking arguably subsided as the week wore on, with Fed and BoE rate decisions taking centre stage. Risk assets better bid.
tim@emorningcoffee.comFeb 23, 20237 minThe Great RevealSince I write a lot about markets and macroeconomic topics, it is only fair that I talk about my own investment portfolio.
tim@emorningcoffee.comDec 31, 20223 minWEEKLY: Damn glad that's over!It was a holiday shortened, rather lacklustre week in markets. Good that 2022 is over. FY returns were poor across equities and bonds.
tim@emorningcoffee.comJun 7, 20228 min2022 so far: not a year to remember for investors!2022 has been an abysmal year for most indices and asset classes globally, with the exceptions being oil, gold and the FTSE 100. Now what?