Market Reviews

Global markets advanced in April as strong corporate earnings, accelerating vaccinations and improving economic data supported investor confidence.

Global markets remained broadly positive in March as vaccine rollouts accelerated and economic reopening expectations strengthened further.

Global markets began 2021 positively as vaccine rollouts, additional fiscal stimulus expectations and accommodative central bank policies supported investor confidence.

Global markets ended strongly as vaccine rollouts began, additional fiscal stimulus measures were introduced and investor optimism regarding economic recovery increased.