Historically, August has been the worst calendar month for investors based on global stock market returns. August 2024 seemed poised to continue this trend, with the US Stock market down 6% in the first three days of trading. Despite the early pullback, both local and markets rebounded strongly, finishing the month in positive territory. Download PDF
2025 Begins with a Bang: Trump’s First Moves Shake Global Markets
On the 20th of January Donald Trump took office at the White House and officially assumed the role of US president. Upon his inauguration, Trump wasted little time and signed 36 executive orders in his first week. The primary themes surrounding the orders included trade tariffs, with Mexico, Canada and China being the primary targets; energy production and the environment, where Trump has allowed for greater exploration and usage of oil and gas reserves; border immigration, most notably by declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the US and Mexico on his first day in office.