: A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict (beginning April 7) raised hopes for a permanent resolution and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz .
: Earnings growth is expected to broaden beyond the "Magnificent Seven" to include mid- and small-cap stocks in cyclical sectors. Global equity funds face weekly outflows on gro...
The "weekly outflows" referenced earlier in the year were particularly severe in March. : A two-week ceasefire in the Middle East
: Global equity funds saw a $20.3 billion sell-off in the week ending March 18, the largest in three months. : Global equity funds saw a $20
During the first half of , global equity funds experienced significant volatility, characterized by heavy outflows in March followed by a recovery in April as geopolitical tensions shifted. Recent Market Performance (April 2026)
: High public debt, potential for renewed trade tensions, and the uncertain duration of current geopolitical agreements remain key downside risks.
