Geopolitical de-escalation helped drive the market recovery in Q2 2026, as progress toward a ceasefire in the Middle East eased concerns about energy prices and encouraged investors to move back into higher-risk investments. Stocks rallied sharply, while lower oil prices helped stabilize interest rates and improve the environment for bonds.
Read MoreHow did markets perform in the first quarter of 2026? Stocks and bonds declined late in the quarter as escalating Middle East tensions, centered on Iran, and rising energy prices shifted investor sentiment across global markets.
Read MoreOur 2025 Annual Market Review examines how financial markets performed across stocks and bonds, with deeper insight into results by region, sector, and market size. The downloadable deck provides a clear, data-driven look at the forces that shaped market performance last year.
Read MoreThe third quarter saw both stocks and bonds climb as the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of the year and inflation continued to moderate. In our latest Quarterly Market Review, we look at how resilient economic growth, easing monetary policy, and broadening investor optimism shaped performance—and what it all means heading into year-end.
Read MoreGlobal markets delivered strong returns in the second quarter of 2025 despite a rocky start. After selling off sharply in April following the announcement of sweeping new U.S. tariffs, stocks rebounded as policy uncertainty eased. The U.S. stock market ended the quarter with a double-digit gain, while the international stock market slightly outpaced the U.S., bolstered by a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar.
Read MoreStock market volatility picked up in the first quarter amid growing investor unease over the potential for sweeping trade restrictions, as early signals from the new administration stirred fears of a broader tariff regime. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last quarter in the markets and provide our updated market outlook.
Read MoreStock and bond markets overall delivered positive returns in 2024, with U.S. stocks once again leading the way, as markets navigated shifting central bank policies and an evolving political landscape. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last year in the markets and provide our 2025 market outlook.
Read MoreGlobal stocks advanced in the third quarter, while bonds rallied on falling interest. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last quarter in the markets and provide our year-end market outlook.
Read MoreStock market gains continued, and bond market returns inched higher in the second quarter. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last quarter in the markets and provide our updated market outlook.
Read MoreStock markets continued rallying and bond markets took a breather in the first quarter. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last quarter in the markets and provide our updated market outlook.
Read MoreGlobal stock and bond markets rallied significantly in 2023. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last year in the markets and provide our 2024 market outlook.
Read MoreStock and bond markets broadly declined in the third quarter amid the continued rise in interest rates. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.
Read MoreStock markets extended their gains during the second quarter, while bond markets were mixed. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.
Read MoreAfter material declines in 2022, stocks and bonds posted gains during the first quarter. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.
Read More2022 was a tumultuous year, characterized by geopolitical tensions, interest rate hikes, and inflation concerns across regions, resulting in significant losses across asset classes - a rare occurrence historically. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what happened last year in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.
Read MoreWhat at first looked like a turnaround quarter for the markets took a turn for the worse. In our latest research presentation, we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets and provide an updated market outlook.
Read MoreStocks and bonds worldwide broadly posted negative returns through the end of the second quarter. In our latest research presentation we take a detailed look at what’s happening lately in the markets.
Read MoreAfter an exceptionally calm 2021, we’ve seen a return to a more normal (higher) level of volatility in stock markets so far in 2022. Bonds sustained their worst quarterly decline in decades as the markets reset expectations for how quickly the Federal Reserve and other central banks will raise interest rates.
Read MoreStrong earnings, economic growth, and easy financial conditions all favored risk-based assets which delivered high returns in 2021. On the other hand, fixed income bond assets were challenged (low to slightly negative returns) amid rising interest rates and inflation, while cash earned nearly-zero return.
Read MoreA September sell-off dampened third-quarter returns for global stocks, and bond returns were flat amid a late-quarter surge in rates. Despite increased volatility, stocks are likely to move higher into 2022. Interest rates are set to rise, but at a modest pace, and will still remain relatively low.
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