Omnis Market Update 01 November 2021
Tuesday 2nd of November 2021
Equity markets were moderately positive across the world last week, except for China where the concerns about the strength of its property sector weighed on markets. Corporate earnings appear to be positive, but supply chain problems and inflation concerns persist. Japan goes to the polls and in the UK, Rishi Sunak announces targeted spending initiatives.
Omnis Market Update 25th October 2021
Wednesday 27th of October 2021
Equity markets were mixed across the world this week. Corporate earnings appear to have boosted investor sentiment in the US and in Europe. Japan readies for its upcoming general election and China seeks to contain the property crisis amid a slowing economy. In the UK, investors are expecting that an interest rate hike could come sooner than expected.
Omnis Market Update 18th October 2021
Tuesday 19th of October 2021
Equity markets rose this week across the world. Inflation in the US appears to be peaking, whilst Japan’s new Prime Minister reassures the market. China sees a muted week in markets, whilst shares in Europe and UK rally, despite the continued concerns about inflation.
Omnis Market Update 11th October 2021
Tuesday 12th of October 2021
Equity markets rose this week, helped by US congress agreeing to increase the US debt ceiling temporarily allowing the US to avoid defaulting on its debt payments until early December. Inflationary pressures continue to be front and centre of investors’ minds.
Omnis Market Update 27th September 2021
Tuesday 28th of September 2021
It was a mixed week in markets, dominated by news of China’s second-largest property developer Evergrande’s debt problems. At the same time, global economies are facing a slowing in economic growth with inflation rising sharply.
Omnis Market Update 20th September 2021
Tuesday 21st of September 2021
Overall markets fell this week with key data coming out across the world. In the US, inflation appears to be falling. Japan’s optimism continues, owing to an incoming, yet-to-be elected, prime minister and the successful acceleration in their vaccination campaign, whilst in China fresh coronavirus outbreaks continue to have an impact on the economy. In Europe and the UK all eyes were on inflation and what this might mean for interest rates from here.
Omnis Market Update 13th September 2021
Tuesday 14th of September 2021
Investors’ attention continued to focus on central banks looking for hints as to when they might start tapering financial support, ahead of interest rate rises. The previous week’s weak labour report in the US, highlighted the slowing economic recovery weighed on markets.
Omnis Market Update 6th September 2021
Tuesday 7th of September 2021
It was a muted week for markets, with the except of Japan, driven by mixed economic numbers. In the US, reports on the labour market delivered underwhelming numbers, whilst inflation in Europe continues to pick up. China sees economic activity drop whilst Covid-19 cases in the UK are on the rise again. Over in Japan, Prime Minister Suga resigns.
Omnis Market Update 23 August 2021
Wednesday 25th of August 2021
Overall, it was a negative week for markets globally. Worries over tighter central bank policy in the US and fears that economic growth could be peaking weighed on investor sentiment. This comes at a time when the highly contagious delta variant continues to disrupt supply chains and add to uncertainty.
Omnis Market Update 16th August 2021
Tuesday 17th of August 2021
Stock markets enjoyed a positive week. In the absence of much notable economic news, most market indices ground higher.
