Omnis Market Update

Markets last week were concerned about a slowdown in economic growth, which became more concerning amidst rising Covid-19 cases globally. Despite a sharp decline in markets in the middle of the week, most appear to have recovered, ending the week flat or mildly...

Omnis Market Update

It was a mixed week for markets globally. Strong economic data has driven positive investor sentiment this week. This has been somewhat dampened by rises in infection rates due to the ‘delta’ variant of the coronavirus. Unemployment in many parts of the world appears...

Omnis Market Update

The US Central Bank, The Federal Reserve, indicated that it may raise interest rates sooner than previously expected, sending markets globally tumbling down. Covid-19 cases in Europe and Japan fall, but England delays the full reopening of society. US: Worst week for...

Omnis Market Update

Interest rates and inflation seemed to continue to dominate sentiment last week. Markets were mixed across the world, dominated by news on economic growth, inflation and increases or declines in Coronavirus infection rates. Central Bank’s ‘accommodative’ policies are...

Omnis Market Update

Markets trod water last week – until Friday, when tame US employment data put paid to immediate concerns of inflation and rising interest rates, allowing equities to finish the week on a firmer footing. Investors are likely to remain sensitive to signs of inflation –...

Omnis Market Update

Despite mixed economic data during the week, most stock markets globally ended the week positively. Many countries continue to grapple with surges in infections, whilst accelerating their vaccination rollouts. Inflation remains a concern among investors. US: Positive...