1. The document provides an overview of structured equity markets and discusses recent economic and market developments. It notes that stock markets declined for a fourth straight week due to bad economic data and cautious earnings guidance.
2. A sentiment indicator created by the author remains weak, though not at dramatically low levels compared to recent standards. The indicator suggests markets remain fearful but not overly so.
3. Implied volatility is showing tentative signs of easing but remains elevated, suggesting continued volatility ahead. Correlations between markets have also remained high.
4. Company earnings continue declining significantly compared to prior years. Valuations have become less expensive but depend on how long earnings drops persist.
The document summarizes recent economic trends in India based on quarterly corporate earnings results. It finds that [1] sales growth has fallen to low double digits, margins are contracting, and profit growth is barely positive, [2] sectors like healthcare and consumer staples posted strong earnings growth while investment demand is unlikely to revive for at least 4 quarters, and [3] the economic slowdown may persist for another 2 quarters as consumer demand and government spending are expected to contract further.
This document provides an overview and analysis of economic events in 2008. It discusses the large declines in stock markets and other asset classes that year due to the unwinding of the debt bubble. It criticizes the new presidential administration's plans to stimulate the economy through large government spending programs, arguing this approach did not work during the Great Depression and will likely not work now. The document proposes eliminating all corporate and business income taxes as a better way to stimulate the economy with little cost to taxpayers. It claims this would lower business costs, generate cash flows, attract foreign capital, and make the U.S. the most competitive economy. However, it acknowledges this proposal will likely not be adopted.
This document provides an analysis of the US economy from Dr. Bob Froehlich. He argues that while the economy has hit a soft patch, the signs point to continued growth rather than a double-dip recession. He cites three reasons for his bullish outlook: strong demand for big-ticket items like homes and cars; state and local government budget surpluses; and unspent stimulus funds still available to drive growth. He also notes record corporate cash levels and argues earnings reports point to future spending that will benefit the economy and markets.
The document provides an update on the Equity Income Portfolio strategy for year-end 2008. It discusses how 2008 was an extraordinarily difficult year for financial markets, with most major indexes experiencing declines of 30-40%. While the portfolio fared better than indexes with a decline of 18%, it was still the portfolio's first negative year since inception in 2000. The outlook provided expects a long and difficult economic downturn, with stock market valuations not bottoming until 2015-2020 when price-to-earnings ratios reach single digits. The update reviews the portfolio holdings and dividend payments received in 2008.
The document discusses how many widely held beliefs in economics and finance have been proven wrong over time. It provides examples of interest rates becoming negative, inflation being much lower than expected, and the price of oil fluctuating dramatically instead of steadily increasing. The author argues that one should be humble and flexible in their views instead of rigidly holding positions, as the financial world is always changing in ways that may contradict current assumptions. Staying open-minded and avoiding extreme portfolio positions based on specific worldviews can help investors adapt to changes.
The document provides a seasonal market outlook and review of global markets in Q4 2014 and for the year as a whole. Key points:
- Global stock markets fell sharply in mid-December due to falling commodity prices but recovered by Christmas. The FTSE 100 ended 2014 down 2.7%.
- Mining stocks and food retailers struggled while utility companies performed well, benefiting from growing demand for income and declining rate expectations.
- Commodity prices are expected to remain weak in 2015 due to slowing demand from Europe and China and increased supply, particularly of oil from US shale production.
This document provides commentary on investments for the month of March 2020. It discusses the significant market decline in the first quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commentary describes changes made to the portfolio including increasing allocations to healthcare, communication services, utilities, technology, and energy, while decreasing allocations to industrials and financials. It emphasizes maintaining a focus on capital protection, valuation, and risk/reward over the long term through adhering to the investment process.
The document summarizes recent economic trends in India based on quarterly corporate earnings results. It finds that [1] sales growth has fallen to low double digits, margins are contracting, and profit growth is barely positive, [2] sectors like healthcare and consumer staples posted strong earnings growth while investment demand is unlikely to revive for at least 4 quarters, and [3] the economic slowdown may persist for another 2 quarters as consumer demand and government spending are expected to contract further.
This document provides an overview and analysis of economic events in 2008. It discusses the large declines in stock markets and other asset classes that year due to the unwinding of the debt bubble. It criticizes the new presidential administration's plans to stimulate the economy through large government spending programs, arguing this approach did not work during the Great Depression and will likely not work now. The document proposes eliminating all corporate and business income taxes as a better way to stimulate the economy with little cost to taxpayers. It claims this would lower business costs, generate cash flows, attract foreign capital, and make the U.S. the most competitive economy. However, it acknowledges this proposal will likely not be adopted.
This document provides an analysis of the US economy from Dr. Bob Froehlich. He argues that while the economy has hit a soft patch, the signs point to continued growth rather than a double-dip recession. He cites three reasons for his bullish outlook: strong demand for big-ticket items like homes and cars; state and local government budget surpluses; and unspent stimulus funds still available to drive growth. He also notes record corporate cash levels and argues earnings reports point to future spending that will benefit the economy and markets.
The document provides an update on the Equity Income Portfolio strategy for year-end 2008. It discusses how 2008 was an extraordinarily difficult year for financial markets, with most major indexes experiencing declines of 30-40%. While the portfolio fared better than indexes with a decline of 18%, it was still the portfolio's first negative year since inception in 2000. The outlook provided expects a long and difficult economic downturn, with stock market valuations not bottoming until 2015-2020 when price-to-earnings ratios reach single digits. The update reviews the portfolio holdings and dividend payments received in 2008.
The document discusses how many widely held beliefs in economics and finance have been proven wrong over time. It provides examples of interest rates becoming negative, inflation being much lower than expected, and the price of oil fluctuating dramatically instead of steadily increasing. The author argues that one should be humble and flexible in their views instead of rigidly holding positions, as the financial world is always changing in ways that may contradict current assumptions. Staying open-minded and avoiding extreme portfolio positions based on specific worldviews can help investors adapt to changes.
The document provides a seasonal market outlook and review of global markets in Q4 2014 and for the year as a whole. Key points:
- Global stock markets fell sharply in mid-December due to falling commodity prices but recovered by Christmas. The FTSE 100 ended 2014 down 2.7%.
- Mining stocks and food retailers struggled while utility companies performed well, benefiting from growing demand for income and declining rate expectations.
- Commodity prices are expected to remain weak in 2015 due to slowing demand from Europe and China and increased supply, particularly of oil from US shale production.
This document provides commentary on investments for the month of March 2020. It discusses the significant market decline in the first quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The commentary describes changes made to the portfolio including increasing allocations to healthcare, communication services, utilities, technology, and energy, while decreasing allocations to industrials and financials. It emphasizes maintaining a focus on capital protection, valuation, and risk/reward over the long term through adhering to the investment process.
This document discusses two key demographic trends and their potential implications:
1) Depopulation of industrialized nations due to low fertility rates and aging populations, which could strain social programs and economies.
2) Increased longevity and healthier aging, with lifespans potentially extending to 100+ years. This may require planning for longer retirements and changing retirement systems.
Financial professionals should consider these trends in advising clients about saving, investing, insurance needs, and retirement planning over longer time horizons.
This document summarizes a research note from the Platt Retail Institute about testing the impact of a digital communications network (DCN) installed in bank branches. The research involved installing cameras and collecting data from 10 bank branches over 90 days. Key findings include:
1) The DCN was effective at raising customer awareness of messages.
2) Customers reported higher satisfaction levels and more positive perceptions of their bank experience with the DCN.
3) Branch productivity increased with the DCN by allowing more efficient transaction processing and potential cost reductions.
4) The DCN boosted customer awareness of products/services and increased related revenue and transaction activity.
1) The US economy added more jobs than expected in October and manufacturing activity increased, while the eurozone continues to struggle with weak manufacturing.
2) Markets showed little reaction to the positive US economic data and ended the month flat as investors await the outcome of the US presidential election.
3) The report provides recommendations on several stocks to watch that are reporting earnings or announcements, including Gemalto, Intercontinental Hotels, L'Oreal, and Sodexo.
This document summarizes the key findings from an analysis of past deleveraging cycles in the US economy in the mid-1970s and early 1990s. Some of the main points include:
- Past deleveraging cycles were actually good periods for stock market performance and saw leadership from consumer discretionary and technology stocks.
- Deleveraging is a lagging phenomenon that typically occurs late in an economic slowdown.
- Housing activity, as measured by building permits, tended to bottom out early in past deleveraging cycles and then rise steadily through the cycle.
- Inflation tended to decline during deleveraging periods, suggesting disinflation may lie ahead.
- Mon
This document provides market commentary and macroeconomic forecasts for Q3 2010.
The key points are:
1) The sovereign debt crisis in Europe is not contained and big budget cuts are still needed.
2) The US economic recovery is slowing as stimulus winds down. Growth is expected to moderate to 1.5% in Q3.
3) The Japanese recovery is also slowing, with exports expected to contribute less as the strong yen weighs on manufacturers.
4) The Eurozone recovery remains fragile due to debt concerns, but the weaker euro is boosting exports and industrial production.
The document discusses how the current economic downturn is affecting digital marketing and media spending. It provides statistics showing that the economy is declining sharply, consumer confidence is low, and media and marketing budgets are expected to be flat or decrease over the next two years for the first time in over 40 years. Marketers anticipate significant cuts to their advertising budgets in response to the recession.
The document discusses six key trends that are likely to shape commercial real estate debt markets in 2010 according to CBRE Economic Advisors. These trends include:
1) More distress as distressed assets slowly migrate to the market, though banks will be reluctant to take losses on performing assets.
2) Continued extensions for maturing loan portfolios as the primary avenue for resolution in the short term.
3) Opportunistic investors remaining frustrated by the relatively slow pace of distressed asset transactions.
4) Wide spreads remaining between capitalization rates for core medical office buildings and class B facilities.
5) Capitalization rates continuing to climb for most property types as the year dragged on, with apartment caps
Agcapita is Canada's only RRSP and TFSA eligible farmland fund and is part of a family of funds with over $100 million in assets under management. Agcapita believes farmland is a safe investment, that supply is shrinking and that unprecedented demand for "food, feed and fuel" will continue to move crop prices higher over the long-term. Agcapita created the Farmland Investment Partnership to allow investors to add professionally managed farmland to their portfolios.
This document provides a summary and analysis of current economic and market conditions:
1) Corporate profits in the US have declined significantly in the past two quarters, dropping profits to 2006 levels and reducing profit margins from unprecedented highs.
2) Stock market valuations by several measures, including price-to-earnings ratios and corporate sector value to market capitalization, are at very rich levels seen only during the tech bubble, suggesting low future returns.
3) Central bank policies have kept interest rates low and driven investment into stocks, but this is masking weaker underlying corporate earnings. As monetary policies normalize, stock markets may face challenges.
Lpl Financial Research Weekly Market Commentary Nov. 19th, 2012chrisphil
1. The fiscal cliff is causing significant investor anxiety as evidenced by a 7% drop in the S&P 500 since mid-September.
2. Investors are experiencing the five stages of grief around the fiscal cliff: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Most investors have moved past denial and are currently in the bargaining stage.
3. A short-term or partial deal that kicks the can down the road may increase market volatility while a comprehensive long-term solution would reduce uncertainty and increase business and consumer confidence.
The document provides an economic update and outlook for December 2011. It discusses the ongoing debt crisis in the Eurozone and whether the Euro will survive. It notes the ideological differences between Germany and other countries in their approaches to dealing with the crisis. Domestically, it comments on the reversal in stance by the Indian opposition on retail FDI and the potential impact on economic momentum. Inflation is expected to fall by the end of the fiscal year. The outlook is cautiously positive on long-term debt as interest rates may fall over the next 2-3 years.
The Global Economy No. 6 - September 11, 2012Swedbank
The document discusses developments in global monetary policy and the economic outlook. It notes that central banks, particularly the ECB and Federal Reserve, are expected to pursue more accommodative monetary policies to support growth. However, the effects on unemployment and real economic growth are expected to be small. More should be done through fiscal reforms and "unconventional fiscal policy" to boost growth. The ECB has launched a new bond-buying program called OMT, but its impact depends on reforms in crisis-hit countries and there are risks to the ECB's independence.
1. While some economists believe the recession may be ending in the US, many in the commercial real estate industry remain wary that the downturn is not over and a "knockout punch" could still come.
2. Comments from real estate executives indicate that commercial real estate will not recover until banks start lending again and problems from bad debt, lack of credit, weak employment, and falling property values are addressed.
3. The recession may have delivered its worst blows but commercial real estate still has more difficulties ahead as long as troubled assets remain on bank balance sheets without proper resolution.
The document summarizes the outlook and strategy of the Global Commodity Systematic Program (GCS) managed by Global Advisors. GCS uses a rules-based, non-discretionary approach to identify and manage trends across 35 commodity markets. It expects profitable opportunities over the next few years due to factors such as the devaluation of paper currencies, continued demand growth in emerging markets like China, a supply shock from reduced commodity investment, and increasing investment in commodities from stock market investors. Charts are presented supporting these views, and it is argued that if commodity markets exhibit strong trends, the GCS program will be able to generate strong returns managing those trends.
This document discusses the current economic challenges and provides suggestions for protecting assets during difficult financial times. It outlines six major obstacles slowing economic recovery, including accumulated debt, wealth destruction, declining incomes, the slow pace of government rescues, sinking confidence, and how to finance government programs. Specific concerns mentioned include declining asset prices, taxes, inflation, and unknown factors. The document recommends building cash reserves, selling bonds, considering inverse ETFs and gold funds, avoiding high-risk investments, and being wary of fraud. It offers to provide ongoing information and answers questions to help investors navigate the challenging environment.
The document provides an analysis and outlook for various global economies and financial markets in January 2014. Regarding the US, it summarizes that the Fed commenced a cautious tapering of bond purchases in December 2013 and expects similar gradual reductions going forward, with quantitative easing ending by late 2014. It also notes the Fed's commitment to keeping rates low for the foreseeable future. For the Eurozone, it discusses the ECB strengthening its forward guidance on keeping rates low and signals the ECB will maintain an accommodative policy stance as the domestic economy shows signs of recovery. However, further disinflation remains a risk.
This document provides a quarterly outlook for Q4 2009. It discusses the potential "Japanization" of financial markets, where record stimulus could lead to higher stock valuations and lower bond yields, similar to post-1990 Japan. Government budget deficits may continue to drive treasury issuance but deflationary pressures could keep rates low. The document also notes signs of economic stabilization but at depressed levels, with consumer deleveraging expected to continue for years.
HCLT Whitepaper: Insurance~ The market will contract not collapseHCL Technologies
The insurance market will surely contract, but it will not collapse. Consumers and companies will still require risk management - albeit, the number of buyers are fewer. Some of the now marginal mid-tier and small carriers may be acquired, or simply fail. Prices will flatten, and rate increases will be needed to raise capital, but the size will be restrained by the contracting economy. However, most insurance industry leaders think that we will be in that contraction through the first half of 2010. With that return to expansion, the industry will still be confronted with the challenges/ opportunities discussed in my last two missives - expanded demand for more sophisticated products and
the need for time-to-market agility while managing losses and expenses.
In this note I address the issue of where we are in the US business cycle and what comes next.
My bottom line is that the pieces are falling into place for a (mild) recession sometime in the middle of 2020.
The approach that I take is to line up the current expansion (which this month became the second longest ever) with the 7 other post-1960 expansions.
The document discusses the recent turmoil in global financial markets and argues that governments have failed to address the root causes of the economic crisis. It makes three key points:
1) Stock market declines show that the recovery is fragile and a double-dip recession may be on the horizon.
2) Governments have kicked the can down the road rather than fixing underlying problems, and the global economic landscape now has additional constraints making responses more difficult.
3) The US economy in particular remains weak with high unemployment, stagnant GDP, and a large budget deficit, showing similarities to Japan's "lost decade" raising the risk of prolonged low growth in the US.
El documento habla sobre Samuel, un niño de 5 años que recibió un trasplante de corazón de un donante palestino cuyo hijo murió en un atentado. Aunque Samuel no lo sabe, vive gracias al sacrificio de un padre que perdió un hijo. También compara esta historia con el amor de Dios, que entregó a su Hijo Jesús para salvar a la humanidad a través de su muerte en la cruz.
This document discusses two key demographic trends and their potential implications:
1) Depopulation of industrialized nations due to low fertility rates and aging populations, which could strain social programs and economies.
2) Increased longevity and healthier aging, with lifespans potentially extending to 100+ years. This may require planning for longer retirements and changing retirement systems.
Financial professionals should consider these trends in advising clients about saving, investing, insurance needs, and retirement planning over longer time horizons.
This document summarizes a research note from the Platt Retail Institute about testing the impact of a digital communications network (DCN) installed in bank branches. The research involved installing cameras and collecting data from 10 bank branches over 90 days. Key findings include:
1) The DCN was effective at raising customer awareness of messages.
2) Customers reported higher satisfaction levels and more positive perceptions of their bank experience with the DCN.
3) Branch productivity increased with the DCN by allowing more efficient transaction processing and potential cost reductions.
4) The DCN boosted customer awareness of products/services and increased related revenue and transaction activity.
1) The US economy added more jobs than expected in October and manufacturing activity increased, while the eurozone continues to struggle with weak manufacturing.
2) Markets showed little reaction to the positive US economic data and ended the month flat as investors await the outcome of the US presidential election.
3) The report provides recommendations on several stocks to watch that are reporting earnings or announcements, including Gemalto, Intercontinental Hotels, L'Oreal, and Sodexo.
This document summarizes the key findings from an analysis of past deleveraging cycles in the US economy in the mid-1970s and early 1990s. Some of the main points include:
- Past deleveraging cycles were actually good periods for stock market performance and saw leadership from consumer discretionary and technology stocks.
- Deleveraging is a lagging phenomenon that typically occurs late in an economic slowdown.
- Housing activity, as measured by building permits, tended to bottom out early in past deleveraging cycles and then rise steadily through the cycle.
- Inflation tended to decline during deleveraging periods, suggesting disinflation may lie ahead.
- Mon
This document provides market commentary and macroeconomic forecasts for Q3 2010.
The key points are:
1) The sovereign debt crisis in Europe is not contained and big budget cuts are still needed.
2) The US economic recovery is slowing as stimulus winds down. Growth is expected to moderate to 1.5% in Q3.
3) The Japanese recovery is also slowing, with exports expected to contribute less as the strong yen weighs on manufacturers.
4) The Eurozone recovery remains fragile due to debt concerns, but the weaker euro is boosting exports and industrial production.
The document discusses how the current economic downturn is affecting digital marketing and media spending. It provides statistics showing that the economy is declining sharply, consumer confidence is low, and media and marketing budgets are expected to be flat or decrease over the next two years for the first time in over 40 years. Marketers anticipate significant cuts to their advertising budgets in response to the recession.
The document discusses six key trends that are likely to shape commercial real estate debt markets in 2010 according to CBRE Economic Advisors. These trends include:
1) More distress as distressed assets slowly migrate to the market, though banks will be reluctant to take losses on performing assets.
2) Continued extensions for maturing loan portfolios as the primary avenue for resolution in the short term.
3) Opportunistic investors remaining frustrated by the relatively slow pace of distressed asset transactions.
4) Wide spreads remaining between capitalization rates for core medical office buildings and class B facilities.
5) Capitalization rates continuing to climb for most property types as the year dragged on, with apartment caps
Agcapita is Canada's only RRSP and TFSA eligible farmland fund and is part of a family of funds with over $100 million in assets under management. Agcapita believes farmland is a safe investment, that supply is shrinking and that unprecedented demand for "food, feed and fuel" will continue to move crop prices higher over the long-term. Agcapita created the Farmland Investment Partnership to allow investors to add professionally managed farmland to their portfolios.
This document provides a summary and analysis of current economic and market conditions:
1) Corporate profits in the US have declined significantly in the past two quarters, dropping profits to 2006 levels and reducing profit margins from unprecedented highs.
2) Stock market valuations by several measures, including price-to-earnings ratios and corporate sector value to market capitalization, are at very rich levels seen only during the tech bubble, suggesting low future returns.
3) Central bank policies have kept interest rates low and driven investment into stocks, but this is masking weaker underlying corporate earnings. As monetary policies normalize, stock markets may face challenges.
Lpl Financial Research Weekly Market Commentary Nov. 19th, 2012chrisphil
1. The fiscal cliff is causing significant investor anxiety as evidenced by a 7% drop in the S&P 500 since mid-September.
2. Investors are experiencing the five stages of grief around the fiscal cliff: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Most investors have moved past denial and are currently in the bargaining stage.
3. A short-term or partial deal that kicks the can down the road may increase market volatility while a comprehensive long-term solution would reduce uncertainty and increase business and consumer confidence.
The document provides an economic update and outlook for December 2011. It discusses the ongoing debt crisis in the Eurozone and whether the Euro will survive. It notes the ideological differences between Germany and other countries in their approaches to dealing with the crisis. Domestically, it comments on the reversal in stance by the Indian opposition on retail FDI and the potential impact on economic momentum. Inflation is expected to fall by the end of the fiscal year. The outlook is cautiously positive on long-term debt as interest rates may fall over the next 2-3 years.
The Global Economy No. 6 - September 11, 2012Swedbank
The document discusses developments in global monetary policy and the economic outlook. It notes that central banks, particularly the ECB and Federal Reserve, are expected to pursue more accommodative monetary policies to support growth. However, the effects on unemployment and real economic growth are expected to be small. More should be done through fiscal reforms and "unconventional fiscal policy" to boost growth. The ECB has launched a new bond-buying program called OMT, but its impact depends on reforms in crisis-hit countries and there are risks to the ECB's independence.
1. While some economists believe the recession may be ending in the US, many in the commercial real estate industry remain wary that the downturn is not over and a "knockout punch" could still come.
2. Comments from real estate executives indicate that commercial real estate will not recover until banks start lending again and problems from bad debt, lack of credit, weak employment, and falling property values are addressed.
3. The recession may have delivered its worst blows but commercial real estate still has more difficulties ahead as long as troubled assets remain on bank balance sheets without proper resolution.
The document summarizes the outlook and strategy of the Global Commodity Systematic Program (GCS) managed by Global Advisors. GCS uses a rules-based, non-discretionary approach to identify and manage trends across 35 commodity markets. It expects profitable opportunities over the next few years due to factors such as the devaluation of paper currencies, continued demand growth in emerging markets like China, a supply shock from reduced commodity investment, and increasing investment in commodities from stock market investors. Charts are presented supporting these views, and it is argued that if commodity markets exhibit strong trends, the GCS program will be able to generate strong returns managing those trends.
This document discusses the current economic challenges and provides suggestions for protecting assets during difficult financial times. It outlines six major obstacles slowing economic recovery, including accumulated debt, wealth destruction, declining incomes, the slow pace of government rescues, sinking confidence, and how to finance government programs. Specific concerns mentioned include declining asset prices, taxes, inflation, and unknown factors. The document recommends building cash reserves, selling bonds, considering inverse ETFs and gold funds, avoiding high-risk investments, and being wary of fraud. It offers to provide ongoing information and answers questions to help investors navigate the challenging environment.
The document provides an analysis and outlook for various global economies and financial markets in January 2014. Regarding the US, it summarizes that the Fed commenced a cautious tapering of bond purchases in December 2013 and expects similar gradual reductions going forward, with quantitative easing ending by late 2014. It also notes the Fed's commitment to keeping rates low for the foreseeable future. For the Eurozone, it discusses the ECB strengthening its forward guidance on keeping rates low and signals the ECB will maintain an accommodative policy stance as the domestic economy shows signs of recovery. However, further disinflation remains a risk.
This document provides a quarterly outlook for Q4 2009. It discusses the potential "Japanization" of financial markets, where record stimulus could lead to higher stock valuations and lower bond yields, similar to post-1990 Japan. Government budget deficits may continue to drive treasury issuance but deflationary pressures could keep rates low. The document also notes signs of economic stabilization but at depressed levels, with consumer deleveraging expected to continue for years.
HCLT Whitepaper: Insurance~ The market will contract not collapseHCL Technologies
The insurance market will surely contract, but it will not collapse. Consumers and companies will still require risk management - albeit, the number of buyers are fewer. Some of the now marginal mid-tier and small carriers may be acquired, or simply fail. Prices will flatten, and rate increases will be needed to raise capital, but the size will be restrained by the contracting economy. However, most insurance industry leaders think that we will be in that contraction through the first half of 2010. With that return to expansion, the industry will still be confronted with the challenges/ opportunities discussed in my last two missives - expanded demand for more sophisticated products and
the need for time-to-market agility while managing losses and expenses.
In this note I address the issue of where we are in the US business cycle and what comes next.
My bottom line is that the pieces are falling into place for a (mild) recession sometime in the middle of 2020.
The approach that I take is to line up the current expansion (which this month became the second longest ever) with the 7 other post-1960 expansions.
The document discusses the recent turmoil in global financial markets and argues that governments have failed to address the root causes of the economic crisis. It makes three key points:
1) Stock market declines show that the recovery is fragile and a double-dip recession may be on the horizon.
2) Governments have kicked the can down the road rather than fixing underlying problems, and the global economic landscape now has additional constraints making responses more difficult.
3) The US economy in particular remains weak with high unemployment, stagnant GDP, and a large budget deficit, showing similarities to Japan's "lost decade" raising the risk of prolonged low growth in the US.
El documento habla sobre Samuel, un niño de 5 años que recibió un trasplante de corazón de un donante palestino cuyo hijo murió en un atentado. Aunque Samuel no lo sabe, vive gracias al sacrificio de un padre que perdió un hijo. También compara esta historia con el amor de Dios, que entregó a su Hijo Jesús para salvar a la humanidad a través de su muerte en la cruz.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
The father sent his four sons to look at a pear tree in different seasons. The first saw it in winter and thought it was ugly, while the second in spring saw it as promising. The third in summer saw it as beautiful, and the fourth in fall saw it fully bearing fruit. The father explained that each only saw one season, and one must experience all seasons to understand the tree's whole life, just as in one's own life.
This document discusses differences between mobile game markets in Japan and Europe. Japan has a healthier market characterized by high (90%) revenue shares for content providers, direct consumer relationships without carrier portals, consistent handset support, and less emphasis on brands. Europe has an unwell market with low (30%) revenue shares, carrier portals that isolate consumers, fragmented handsets, and reliance on big brands. The document argues Europe needs a more pro-content provider model, direct consumer connections, open hosting platforms, and tighter handset management to foster innovation as seen in Japan with location-aware games, 3D games, and broader, less brand-focused services.
Este documento apresenta padrões numéricos interessantes gerados pela multiplicação de um número por 8 ou 9 e adição de um outro número. Estes padrões mostram que os resultados finais são simétricos e repetitivos à medida que os números aumentam.
Un artículo de noticias informó que hackers habían creado perfiles falsos de celebridades en línea como cebo para malware, con nombres como Beyoncé Knowles y Salma Hayek usados para atraer la atención de los usuarios a enlaces que prometen imágenes íntimas pero que en realidad dirigen a sitios con software malicioso.
The candidate is seeking a position in jewelry design that allows for teamwork, varied responsibilities, and independence. They have extensive experience in jewelry design, fabrication, management, teaching, and customer service. Their skills include CAD, casting, stone-setting, and CNC operation. They have over 10 years of professional experience in jewelry design, retail management, teaching, photography, and customer service.
1) Barack Obama was elected the 44th President of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office. He defeated John McCain in a decisive victory.
2) Proposition 8 in California, which would ban gay marriage, was leading in early returns but the final outcome was still uncertain. The measure became the most expensive ballot initiative in the nation this year.
3) In congressional races, Democrats appeared poised to maintain or expand their majorities in both the House and Senate. Results showed Democrats winning 218 seats in the House and maintaining a majority of 56-40 in the Senate, with some races still undecided.
Un abogado recién compra un Audi TT y lo muestra en su bufete. Al salir del coche, un camión le arranca la puerta del coche y su brazo desde el codo. El abogado se enfada por el daño al coche hasta que un policía le informa de que también le falta el brazo; entonces se preocupa por su reloj Rolex.
Una computadora es una máquina electrónica que puede realizar cálculos y procesar diferentes tipos de información como números, palabras e imágenes. Está compuesta por una unidad central de procesamiento, memoria, dispositivos de entrada y salida y una fuente de poder. Almacena y procesa datos para producir resultados.
Magical roses can be found growing in enchanted gardens. These magical roses have various mystical properties and powers depending on their color. Legends say that finding and consuming the rarest golden rose could grant one eternal youth and beauty.
This very short document does not provide any substantive information to summarize in 3 sentences or less. It only contains a title suggesting it will be about funny squirrels but then has no content, just blank lines and a closing statement thanking the viewer for watching.
This document provides instructions for configuring and using technology at Sheridan College. It includes steps for activating laptops on the Sheridan network, accessing the online portal AccessSheridan to install software and manage accounts, setting up email clients like Thunderbird and Outlook to access Sheridan email, using classroom technology and printers on the Sheridan network, and troubleshooting common technology issues. The document is a guide created by Sheridan's IT department to help students and staff get up and running with technology at the college.
The document discusses several key components of a computer including the fan which cools the computer, the processor which controls the central functions, the RAM which allows for quick memory access, and the video card and DVD/CD drive which enable visual display and data reading from disks.
The document discusses different types of economies and decisions involving opportunity costs. It provides examples of choosing between college and a job, as well as flying versus driving to Florida. Command economies are described as having government control over resources with no inequality, while market economies allow private ownership and greater success potential. Capitalism involves private ownership but risks misuse of money, and communist economies provide equal incomes.
- Growth in 2022 will moderate from 2021 levels as central banks and governments begin removing stimulus measures, but the economic recovery is still expected to continue with firm demand.
- Household balance sheets have significantly improved, increasing savings and wealth, which will support continued strong consumer spending. Government infrastructure spending plans will also support growth.
- Supply challenges are a greater concern than demand, as supply chains remain disrupted and key production hubs like China maintain COVID restrictions, which could keep inflation elevated for longer.
- Tight labor markets may also put upward pressure on wages, supporting consumer spending but challenging the view that inflation will remain low. Central banks are expected to withdraw stimulus gradually and are unlikely to aggressively raise rates in 2022
Michael Durante Western Reserve research compilationMichael Durante
- The document is a letter from Western Reserve Capital Management providing a review of 2009 and outlook for 2010. It discusses the opportunities that arose from the financial crisis and delays in addressing issues like mark-to-market accounting.
- It argues that mark-to-market accounting exaggerated fear and uncertainty during the crisis in ways that were not reflective of the underlying cash flows and credit performance of financial institutions. This created a historic buying opportunity for fundamentally-driven investors.
- Large US banks have recovered strongly but remain undervalued relative to their fundamentals and adjusted book values, presenting continued opportunities according to the analysis.
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Selection of news, studies, papers, events and any other source of information I use as a reference to understand current and future economic scenarios.
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This document provides an investment outlook and analysis from Fasanara Capital. Some key points:
1) Bernanke clarified the Fed's timeline for tapering QE, which removes the double benefit of QE and GDP growth. Markets may be range-bound or fall over the summer.
2) Interest rate increases pose a major risk to equities. Correlations between equities and bonds may shift to be positive rather than the current negative correlation.
3) Japan remains short yen and rates, and now adds a tactical long position in Japanese equities expecting a positive July. Short yen is the largest position.
4) China's vulnerability and potential for more stimulus are noted as
This document provides an investment outlook and analysis from Fasanara Capital. Some key points:
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2) Interest rate increases pose a major risk to equities. Correlations between equities and bonds may shift to be positive rather than the current negative correlation.
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Michael Durante Western Reserve 2009 review and 2010 outlookMichael Durante
- The document provides an annual review and outlook from 2009 to 2010 for a financial services fund.
- It summarizes that the financial crisis created significant investment opportunities due to delays in government action and uncertainty, but that credit losses were not as severe as feared.
- It argues that mark-to-market accounting exaggerated fear and losses during the crisis, but that bank fundamentals have significantly improved along with credit performance, leaving financial stocks still undervalued.
Michael Durante Western Reserve 2009 review and 2010 outlookMichael Durante
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- It summarizes that the financial crisis created significant investment opportunities due to delays in government action and uncertainty, but that credit losses were not as severe as feared.
- It argues that mark-to-market accounting exaggerated fear and losses during the crisis, and that bank stocks remain undervalued relative to fundamentals now that the crisis has subsided and losses were not as bad as estimated.
The document discusses several major issues that will impact the global economy and foreign exchange markets in 2020. It notes that global growth is expected to remain soft at around 2.9% for the year. Inflation remains low across both developed and emerging markets. Central banks will continue easing monetary policy and reviewing their inflation targets. China's economy will continue slowing while the risk of recession in the US has decreased. The eurozone economy faces persistent weakness, especially in Germany which is dealing with short-term and structural challenges. France's economy may be more resilient than other EU nations in 2020.
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This document provides an overview of real estate investment opportunities across several Latin American countries in 2011, focusing on Brazil, Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Argentina, and the agricultural sector. For Brazil, the commercial real estate market experienced little distress during the economic crisis due to low leverage. Office rents in major cities have increased substantially since 2009, and the residential and tourism sectors are also growing. Overall, Brazil is seen as one of the top markets in Latin America for real estate investment.
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- Excessive capital reserves built up during the crisis due to mark-to-market accounting will be redeployed, leading to aggressive capital management and benefiting investors.
- Financial stocks currently trade at very low valuations and earnings growth is expected to be much higher than other sectors over the next few years, yet they remain underowned.
Agcapita is Canada's only RRSP and TFSA eligible farmland fund and is part of a family of funds with almost $100 million in assets under management. Agcapita believes farmland is a safe investment, that supply is shrinking and that unprecedented demand for "food, feed and fuel" will continue to move crop prices higher over the long-term. Agcapita created the Farmland Investment Partnership to allow investors to add professionally managed farmland to their portfolios. Agcapita publishes a monthly agriculture briefing.
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- Paragraph 2 states that governments have entered several inner areas of capitalism due to the crisis, like banking and carmaking. The state may overstay its welcome. National budgets may feel fiscal strain like California.
- Paragraph 1 defines growth as subdued and unemployment remaining high. Finance is referred to as being affected by the crisis. Paragraph 2 mentions the fiscal pressure preventing California's development.
The fund returned -10.8% in February, underperforming its benchmark. The short equity book and long equity book both made negative contributions after currency hedging. Within the short book, negative contributions came from Anglo American, Las Vegas Sands, and Royal Dutch Shell. Within the long book, negative contributions came from Nokia, Sky, and Bank of America. Elsewhere, active currencies returned -0.4% while government bonds and commodities returned +0.1% and +1.4% respectively. The manager remains convinced markets will continue to struggle without credit expansion and believes central banks have limited options to address slowing growth and falling productivity.
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Structured Equity Market Overview # 13
Bi-Weekly
02-Feb-2009
I. Editorial by Philippe Gijsels Structured Equity Strategist
Still undecided
We see similar reflexes all around the world as governments try to protect
The US stock market suffered a fourth straight losing week on the
their own jobs and own markets. It is not hard to imagine how the actions
back of mostly bad economic data and mostly cautious earnings guidance.
Stock markets in Europe and Asia fared a bit better. However, there was by one nation may cause other countries to “retaliate” in terms of
not immediately a stock market party either. protectionism, causing a negative chain reaction. Overall, the stimulus
plan will create a better stock market environment and be a key element
Over 230 companies from the S&P500 reported earnings. And for
in the continuation of the bear market rally. On the other hand, we should
whom it was not already crystal clear: earnings estimates for 2009 are still
certainly not be blind to the risks of protectionism and remember that the
way too high and will have to come down. Analysts have already brought
protectionist reflex greatly contributed to the severity of the great
down their figures for Q1 and Q2 of 2009. However, they still expect the
depression. Our history books teach us that the in 1930 passed
economy to rebound (strongly) in the second half of this year. This
Snoot-Hawley tariffs were met with reciprocal tariffs in other
will just not happen.
countries and world trade declined by 60%. Imagine what this
would do to our “globalised” world…
Microsoft even refused to give guidance for the entire 2009, which
means that they have no visibility whatsoever. Caterpillar a company with
60% of its turnover outside the US, also reported very disappointing figures As for the “bad bank”, there were rumors on friday that the idea is
and announced job cuts. The German IFO was a bit above expectations as put in the fridge for the time being. However, we would not be
was US Q4 GDP. The latter was mainly because of rising inventories, surprised if the Obama Administration were to announce a “big
something that should be corrected (in a negative sense) over the next bang” financial cleanup program in the not too distant future. Quite a
couple of quarters. Overall, there is and remains only one word to describe bit of options are still being discussed as what money (TARP money?) will
the current economic and corporate environment: Bad.
be used and how the assets that are moved from the banks’ balance
sheets will be valued. A model-based approach instead of an auction
So what we can hope for over the next couple of weeks is the (re)-
seems to have the largest probability. There is also a rumor that some
emergence of some leadership on the stimulus plan and the “bad
sort of a plan to reduce mortgage payments to maximum 38% of income
bank” idea. The Obama stimulus plan has been voted in the House of
is under consideration. It is clear that this would help the housing market
Representatives (without the supports of the Republicans, so it will not be a
to get back on its feet.
bi-partisan deal that many hoped for). So over course of the next couple of
weeks the plan will most probably also be voted in the senate. It will
contain something for everyone: tax cuts; incentives to hire workers, So, even though the battle between Central Banks an governments
infrastructure spending, aid for the States etc… After all, we are talking and the crisis is still undecided we continue to give the rally the
about quite a bit of money. It is doubtful that the plan will be able to create benefit of the doubt. In a way, it is impressive that markets were able to
the 3,000.000 new jobs that it is aiming for. However, in a war, even an hold on above the November lows, given the massive amount of bad
economic one, every riffle and bullet counts. There will certainly be jobs
news that has been hitting our screens. A market that no longer wants
created. And more importantly, it may boost confidence, which is
to go down on bad news, is ready to move up.
exactly what the economy and the stock markets around the world
need.
Over the next couple of weeks quite a bit of earnings and economic
figures will hit our screens. Most of them will continue to be bad.
One troubling aspect of the plan is the subtle move towards
We continue to cast our view hopefully towards Washington. White
economic nationalism. A “buy America” program is part of the
smoke on the “bad bank” and the Obama rescue package is what
stimulus package.
we need to see.
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II. Fortis Market Sentiment Indicator
Fortis Sentiment Indicator
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Since the collapse of Lehman Brothers mid september, our Too optimistic : sell
sentiment indicator has averaged -2.9. With a current 1.50
reading of -2.3, optimism remains weak in absolute terms
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Methodology of the indicator:
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• the difference between the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) bullish and bearish readings and,
• the weekly average of the Vix index.
The data are updated on a weekly basis. All 3 indices are equallly-weighted and results are normalized. Our resulting sentiment index is a contrarian indicator.
Readings below -2.5 indicates extreme fear in the market or oversold conditions while readings above 1.6 show too much optimism or overbought conditions.
When the indicator is in oversold territory, it is usually a good entry point to buy equity. Conversely, when the indicator is in overbought territory, it is usually a
good sell signal.
We backtested our indicator from January 1997. We get 10 readings below -2.5 over that period. Entering the stockmarket at those moments of extreme stress
has yielded an impressive average 3-months return of 11.7% on the S&P 500 (i.e. 47% on a yearly basis) and of 11% on the DJ Euro Stoxx 50 (i.e. 44% on a
yearly basis).
Our indicator has reached a value of -3 five times over our 11 years history: in october 1998 when LTCM collapsed, the 11th of September 2001, in October
2002 at the end of the 2002 bear market, in March 2008 following the Bear Stearn crisis and now since the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
III. Implied volatility and implied correlations
• Implied volatility:it shows some tentative signs of easing off a bit. Still, it is important to note that we speak here about the medium term (5 year) implied
volatiltiy. In other words, the market now expects to be entering a much more volatile world in the years ahead.
• Correlation: the implied as well as the historical rolling correlations have levelled off at high levels
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5Y implied volatility DJE 50 NIKKEI S&P 500 Correl ASK ATM DJE 50 NIKKEI 225 S&P 500
Standard deviation 4.3 4.2 4.4 DJE 50 100% 88% 92%
Mean (%) 22.3 20.9 21.1 NIKKEI 225 88% 100% 85%
Current level (%) 33.7 38.5 36.1 S&P 500 92% 85% 100%
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IV. Valuations
Valuations of world equity markets are currently certainly not demanding. At the end of the day it of course all boils down to the question of how long and how
deep earnings will keep dropping. This quarter will be the 6th consecutive quarter of declining earnings, matching the earnings slump of 2001. With the 4th
quarter of earnings half-way through, one can draw some preliminary conclusions. We are currently heading to an earnings decline of about -30% compared with
Q4 2007 and we are back to the Q4 2002 earnings level. Of course Financials are taking on a big chunk of the losses. Excluding Financials, current decline is -
14.6% when share-weighted or -4% when market-cap weighted. As for the distribution of earnings surprises, the picture looks a little bit brighter than 2 weeks
ago with 60% of positive surprises (= actuel earnings higher than analysts' expectations). Still, we have to go back to the nineties to match current negative
surprises (which stand around 30% at the moment).
The tables below depict for the PE, the EPS and the dividend yields, 2007's mean level and JCF's forecasts for 2008. The historical averages are calculated from the last
10 years figures. The last column presents the ratio of the 2008 estimates and historical averages. The interest is to compare the current situation with a period that
represents a quot;full economic cyclequot;.
World indices DJ Eurostoxx sector indices
Datas & figures have been extracted from FACTSET Datas & figures have been extracted from FACTSET
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Automobiles & Parts 8.5 x 20.8 x 12.8 x 162%
6.8 x 8.3 x 14.7 x 57%
AEX Bench (NL) Banks 7.5 x 6.0 x 14.6 x 41%
Basic Resources 4.1 x 8.7 x 13.9 x 63%
13.0 x 8.4 x 14.9 x 57%
Bel 20 Bench (BE)
Chemicals 8.8 x 9.5 x 17.5 x 54%
8.6 x 8.8 x 18.2 x 48%
CAC 40 Bench (FR) Construction & Material 7.3 x 7.7 x 13.7 x 56%
14.6 x 9.3 x 20.9 x 45%
DAX Price Bench (DE) Financial Services 42.8 x 8.5 x 18.9 x 45%
9.1 x 8.2 x 18.3 x 45% Food & Beverage
DJ Euro Stoxx 50 Bench 12.0 x 11.6 x 18.9 x 62%
Health Care 10.7 x 9.7 x 24.1 x 40%
8.1 x 8.9 x 13.8 x 65%
FTSE 100 Full Share Bench (GB)
Industrial Goods & Services 9.0 x 8.7 x 21.2 x 41%
12.7 x 12.2 x 21.2 x 57%
S&P 500 (US) Insurance 12.2 x 6.5 x 19.4 x 34%
10.1 x 9.0 x 14.9 x 60%
Hang Seng Index (HK) Media 10.1 x 8.8 x 44.1 x 20%
Oil & Gas 6.1 x 7.9 x 13.5 x 58%
11.2 x 11.0 x 11.4 x 96%
KOSPI Index Bench (KR)
Personal & Household Goods 13.3 x 12.3 x 166.3 x 7%
16.0 x 15.9 x 35.3 x 45%
Nikkei 225 Bench (JP)
Retail 11.6 x 11.0 x 21.7 x 51%
Technology 10.8 x 17.1 x 51.0 x 34%
Actual Earnings
Historical EPS Growth Telecommunications 10.9 x 9.2 x 37.5 x 25%
Earnings Per Per Share Travel & Leisure 13.5 x 13.8 x 21.1 x 65%
Avg (last 10 09 Vs Hist
Share % % Change Utilities 11.0 x 9.4 x 16.6 x 56%
yrs) Avg
Change 2008 09
Actual Earnings
Historical EPS
-5.8% -18.3% 4.7% -387.7%
AEX Bench (NL) Earnings Per Per Share
Avg (last 10 Growth 09
Share % % Change
-50.2% 54.1% 2.9% 1839.3%
Bel 20 Bench (BE) yrs) Vs Hist Avg
Change 2008 09
-4.9% -10.5% 10.6% -98.8%
CAC 40 Bench (FR)
-26.7% -66.1% 7.9% -832.2%
Automobiles & Parts
-46.0% 38.8% 9.3% 418.5%
DAX Price Bench (DE)
-36.9% 12.7% 8.5% 149.8%
Banks
-19.9% 0.9% 9.4% 9.2%
DJ Euro Stoxx 50 Bench
76.3% -55.4% 33.1% -167.6%
Basic Resources
10.2% -17.0% 10.9% -155.6%
FTSE 100 Full Share Bench (GB) 4.9% -15.9% 16.6% -95.9%
Chemicals
-14.7% -6.5% 5.4% -120.5%
S&P 500 (US) -8.2% -13.2% 14.6% -90.7%
Construction & Material
-2.9% 3.4% 10.8% 31.6%
Hang Seng Index (HK) -81.2% 341.2% 1.9% 17542.4%
Financial Services
-19.3% 2.1% -3.7% -56.5%
KOSPI Index Bench (KR) 4.1% 2.3% 7.5% 31.1%
Food & Beverage
5.3% 9.1% 10.5% 87.1%
Health Care
-32.6% -11.6% 33.5% -34.7%
Nikkei 225 Bench (JP)
3.9% -4.3% 12.4% -35.0%
Industrial Goods & Services
-63.3% 61.8% 11.9% 521.1%
Insurance
Stock markets did some rollercoasting over the last 2 weeks, losing little ground -6.3% 7.0% 12.7% 55.3%
Media
in the end. 13.3% -23.6% 16.1% -146.8%
Oil & Gas
-11.5% -2.4% 565.8% -0.4%
Personal & Household Goods
0.6% 4.7% 4.9% 96.4%
Retail
Surprisingly, sectors with a defensive tone like Telecommunications or Health
-2.7% -42.4% 27.9% -151.9%
Technology
Care did very bad during the fortnight The Telecommunications sector has lost -8.4% 6.5% 27.0% 24.2%
Telecommunications
more than 15% since its high reached in begin January this year. Gainers are to -32.6% -10.2% 13.7% -74.3%
Travel & Leisure
6.1% 6.9% 11.8% 58.0%
Utilities
be found among Oil & Gas, Retail or Personal & Household Goods.
Actual Net Net Div
Net Div Hist. Avg
Div Yield Yield 08 Vs
Yield 09 (last 10yrs)
2008 Hist Avg
Actual Net Actual Net Net Div 2.9% 2.6% 2.7% 95.7%
Automobiles & Parts
Hist. Avg
Div Yield Div Yield Yield 09 Vs 4.6% 7.1% 3.2% 221.5%
Banks
(last 10yrs)
2008 YTD Hist Avg 5.6% 5.6% 3.5% 160.6%
Basic Resources
4.9% 5.4% 3.0% 178.9%
Chemicals
AEX Bench (NL) 5.7% 6.0% 3.4% 175.2% 5.7% 6.1% 2.7% 222.0%
Construction & Material
5.9% 6.6% 3.4% 195.0%
Financial Services
Bel 20 Bench (BE) 4.0% 4.8% 3.1% 155.3%
3.7% 3.5% 2.2% 158.6%
Food & Beverage
CAC 40 Bench (FR) 4.8% 5.6% 2.5% 224.5% 3.5% 3.8% 1.7% 223.1%
Health Care
DAX Price Bench (DE) 4.4% 5.1% 2.5% 200.9% 4.7% 4.9% 2.4% 199.7%
Industrial Goods & Services
5.6% 6.7% 2.8% 237.8%
Insurance
DJ Euro Stoxx 50 Bench 5.1% 6.2% 2.9% 211.9% 5.9% 6.4% 2.6% 249.1%
Media
FTSE 100 Full Share Bench (GB) 5.3% 5.6% 3.5% 156.6% 6.5% 6.5% 3.5% 182.1%
Oil & Gas
3.0% 3.4% 1.6% 207.9%
Personal & Household Goods
S&P 500 (US) 3.0% 3.1% 1.7% 178.7%
3.8% 3.8% 1.9% 199.8%
Retail
Hang Seng Index (HK) 4.7% 5.1% 3.0% 171.1% 3.0% 3.1% 1.4% 223.0%
Technology
6.7% 7.9% 3.2% 250.5%
Telecommunications
KOSPI Index Bench (KR) 2.3% 2.3% 2.1% 106.9%
4.4% 4.5% 2.3% 190.9%
Travel & Leisure
Nikkei 225 Bench (JP) 2.4% 2.6% 1.2% 220.0% 5.7% 6.2% 3.8% 165.7%
Utilities