Economic & Market Outlook – December 2020 The likely contrast between 2020 & 2021 With major European economies all experiencing either new nationwide or tiered lockdowns and the US experiencing new records in daily infections, there is no immediate relief from the Covid-19 pandemic in sight. This means that the fourth quarter of
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From record highs in the Stock-markets at the beginning of the year, the Coronavirus pandemic, an event unexpected in its arrival has been unprecedented in its effect. Stock-Markets endured their worst 3-week period in history, while liquidity in the bond markets evaporated. Interest rates were cut to zero and governments in the UK and the
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Around the world, headlines in early 2020 have been dominated by the outbreak of coronavirus in China. As the virus has spread globally, taking thousands of lives, it has dealt a significant blow to global stock markets. But despite the clear impact that the epidemic has had in China, and now more globally, are global
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Stock-Markets don’t like uncertainty, and the coronavirus is having an effect on global markets and economic growth. Regionally, it was the Asian markets which have seen the greatest falls initially. However, this slump was followed by a rally that made back most of the losses. But the spread of the virus outside of China
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The US and their impact on Global Markets When it comes to financial markets, perfect vision is impossible. This time last year, markets had endured their worst December since 1970 and investors were bracing themselves for recession. By March, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) had altered its plans for higher interest rates to counter slowing
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