Market Updates

MARKETS: EASING OF LOCKDOWN AND PROMISING DRUG TRIALS BOOST SHARES Global shares finished higher despite disappointing results from companies reporting first-quarter profits and concerns about the impact of the coronavirus on the world economy (see below); The markets put a... Learn More

LAST WEEK – KEY TAKEAWAYS MARKETS: SLOWING PANDEMIC AND US SUPPORT MEASURES BOOST SHARES Global shares rallied as the spread of the coronavirus appeared to slow and the Federal Reserve (US central bank) took further steps to support the US... Learn More

LAST WEEK – KEY TAKEAWAYS MARKETS: SHARES REACT TO ECONOMIC DATA Global shares started the week on a positive note, boosted by figures suggesting the Chinese economy was showing signs of recovery following the coronavirus outbreak (see ‘Asia’ section); However,... Learn More

LAST WEEK – KEY TAKEAWAYS Markets: Global shares recover as US announces substantial government support  Markets rallied as the US launched a package of emergency measures worth US$2 trillion in an effort to offset the impact of the coronavirus on... Learn More

LAST WEEK – KEY TAKEAWAYS MARKETS: SHARES FLUCTUATE DESPITE GOVERNMENT AND CENTRAL BANK MEASURES Global shares fell sharply at the start of the week after governments introduced stricter rules to contain the spread of the coronavirus; Further support from governments... Learn More