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Global stocks extended their positive streak in April, adding a fourth month, with some regional benchmarks reaching record highs, as the outlook for the world’s economy improved and a majority of companies’ earnings beat estimates.
Global stocks wrapped up their best calendar quarter in over eight years, as the Federal Reserve halted its interest-rate increases, and expectations strengthened for a trade truce between the US and China.
January’s rally extended through February, with global stocks delivering their strongest two-month performance since 2010.
Stocks rose for a fourth consecutive month in December, extending indices’ record-breaking rally this year, as the US and China struck an initial trade deal and reports pointed to a possible acceleration in the global economy.
December’s heavy selling in stock markets was reminiscent of the darkest days of global financial crises.
After the worst October returns since the global financial crisis broke out in 2008, global equity markets rebounded mildly in November, helped by a rally in the last three sessions of the month.
After three months of calm markets, volatility returned with a vengeance in October.
US and European stocks posted modest gains in September, helping the STOXX® Global 1800 Index wrap up its best calendar quarter this year. Japanese shares recorded their strongest month in 11, reportedly amid foreign investors’ inflows.
Regional allocation is turning out to be this year’s defining variable, as US stocks continued their march into all-time highs in August while Europe and emerging markets stumbled.
Global equity indices rose by the most in six months in July, as buoyant economic and corporate data helped turn investors’ focus away from fears of a trade war.
Global equity indices fell in June after the US escalated a confrontation with partners around trade tariffs.
Investors remained on edge in May, even as an ongoing economic expansion helped the STOXX® Global 1800 Index post a 0.4% gain, when measured in US dollars, for the month.