Global equity markets continued to fall throughout the month, marking the end to the worst year since the GFC. Economic slowdown fears was a key theme globally in December.
Global markets recovered somewhat from the falls seen in late 2018. Improved sentiment regarding trade, US Fed patience, Chinese stimulus and Brexit approach supported the markets.
The US stock market finished the year with strong momentum, driven by robust global economic growth, healthy company earnings and the passage of President Trump’s tax-reform package in December.
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Asian markets are facing elevated risk through the contagion effect of the Trade war outcomes between the US and China, mainly through uncertainty that impacts confidence and positive business activity.
Brexit arguably is a 'black swan' that, paradoxically, has taken years to unfold. Despite this, we still do not know what the effects of Brexit will be.
Finite resources, and the need to consider the impact of the climate in fulfilling needs from water, food and energy supply, has opened opportunities for companies to offer alternative or sustainable solutions.
Finite resources, and the need to consider the impact of the climate in fulfilling needs from water, food and energy supply, has opened opportunities for companies to offer alternative or sustainable solutions.