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Chinese equities snap three-week losing streak on stimulus hopes

US stocks continued their recent momentum, seeing weekly gains with earnings season heating up as well as economic data in focus.

Chipmaker rally pushes S&P 500 to fresh record high

US stocks advanced in a holiday-shortened trading week, although gains were mainly concentrated in growth sectors such as tech.

Bull vs bear markets – what does this mean for investors?

Traditionally, the bull or bear market phrase was used to describe market performance over a time frame – using bull to describe the upward performance trends and bear the downwards market trends. These each represent significant price swings and market volatility.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits highest level in nearly 34 years

After seeing a negative first week to the year, US stocks managed to move higher in a week where inflation was in focus and earnings season kicked off.

Global Market Review – December 2023

Led by major Western economies, lower inflation prints and expectations of Central Bank rate cuts in 2024 led to continued strong performance across multiple asset classes, sectors, and regions in December.

Poor start to the year for equities over doubts around early rate cuts

US equities saw a downbeat start to 2024, unable to carry over December’s momentum.