Market Update for July 2020
July saw equity markets continue their recovery, with some even turning positive for the year.
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Market Update for March 2020
March was the worst month for global stock markets since the 2008-09 financial crisis. Bonds were down a little, while oil halved (!) in price as COVID-19 shutdowns decimated the demand for oil.
Market Update for February 2020
February was a down month for nearly all equity market indexes as the corona virus continued to spread around the world.
Market Update for December 2019
December was a good month for most equity markets, while one of the best performing asset classes in 2019, REITs, took a breather.
Market Update for October 2019
October was another good month for stocks, while one of the best performing asset classes, REITs, took a breather.
Market Update for September 2019
September is the worst month on average for stocks, but this September was a good one with equity markets performing well. Bonds were down slightly and REITs again performed well.
Market Update for August 2019
August was a down month for most equity markets, however Canadian stocks were one of the few positives. Meanwhile bonds and REITs performed well.
Market Update for July 2019
July was a quiet but positive month for most equity markets. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in over a decade which rattled markets at the end of the month.