Global capital markets experienced marked turbulence for the first time in more than a year in the first quarter of 2018. What follows is a brief summary of how some of the major markets and asset classes performed during the period.
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On Friday we saw a large drop of 2.12% on the S&P 500, 1.61% on the TSX and 2.54% on the Dow Jones. This was a reaction due to stronger than expected employment numbers from the US job report, meaning that the unemployment rate in the US is lower and more importantly lower than expected, which is a great thing. But when there is any unexpected news the market reacts positively or negatively – in this case it was negative.
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Most global equity markets registered healthy results in the fourth quarter of 2017, capping off a strong showing for the year as they responded to encouraging economic data, low interest rates, tepid inflation and expanding corporate activity.
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Many global asset markets continued to deliver encouraging results during the third quarter of 2017, supported by a backdrop of synchronized global growth, solid corporate earnings and historically low interest rates.
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Most capital market indexes around the world registered impressive gains early in the second quarter before moderating in June, reflecting steady global economic growth and supportive business conditions.
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The first welcome signs of spring are arriving and we can start looking forward to summer. In reviewing the first quarter of 2017, financial markets in Canada and around the world continued to be lifted by positive momentum, based on the expectation of continued economic growth, low interest rates, and moderately rising inflation.
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