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US inflation cools but rate concerns remain

Wall Street managed to eke out gains for the week, helped by signs of cooling inflation although recession concerns tempered sentiment.

Market Commentary – March 2023 & Q1 2023

After a strong start to the year across major asset classes followed by a tougher February, the end of the opening quarter has been more of a mixed picture as markets grapple with conflicting economic data, the prospect of global recessions and a banking sector crisis.

Nasdaq posts best quarter since 2020

It was a relatively light week for US data releases as well as lessening volatility in the banking sector, much to the relief of investors.

Will the cost of inflation impact your retirement funds?

With three decades of unusually low inflation in the UK, it is no surprise that the return of double-digit figures has led to market volatility.

Central banks push ahead with rate hikes despite banking turmoil

Investor sentiment remained fragile, however most equity markets managed to see modest weekly gains while bond yields drifted lower.

S&P 500 sees weekly gain despite banking turmoil