The financial markets concluded the month of November on a positive note, driven by emerging indications of economic moderation in the United States and a decrease in inflation across developed markets. The released data broadly reinforced the notion that central...
In October 2023, financial markets globally faced a challenging landscape. Stock markets continued their decline for the third consecutive month, with a striking feature being the dominance of a select few stocks, often referred to as the ‘Magnificent...
At MitonOptimal we take asset allocation (AA) very seriously, taking into consideration both Strategic AA (3-7 years) and Tactical AA within the various asset classes. This quarterly piece provides insight into our short term tactical calls on a 12-month view...
GLOBAL OVERVIEW In September, global stock markets witnessed a decline due to cautious statements from central bankers that undermined investor confidence. This decline was further exacerbated by the ongoing surge in crude oil prices, with West Texas Intermediate...
August posed significant challenges for both fund managers and their clients. Global financial markets initially endured a nearly 10% decline, followed by a partial recovery later in the month. This decline was precipitated by a confluence of factors, including the...
The month of July saw some interesting moves by Central Banks with a subsequent weakening of the US Dollar. This, in contrast to May and June, made local assets look relatively good versus their global peers especially when measured in USD terms. So, the main drivers...
