What to make of market weakness in early 2025?
Talking points
- After forging record highs in mid-February, sharemarkets are letting off some steam.
- Shares sold off in recent weeks due to a mixture of market concentration, economic uncertainty, policy concerns and tectonic shifts in the geopolitical landscape.
- It is natural for investors to feel more anxious during periods of higher volatility.
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February 2025 Economic & Market Review – Market Volatility, RBA Rate Cut and More Trade Tensions
Talking points
- Trade tensions shake up global markets: February highlighted ongoing uncertainty in global markets, driven by new US tariffs on major trading partners like Mexico, Canada, and China. The ripple effects led to market volatility, with small-cap stocks particularly impacted.
- US stocks struggle:
January 2025 Economic & Market Review – Markets Rebound, Rate Decisions and Trade Tensions
Talking points
- Markets Rebounded in January – Despite a shaky start to the year, financial markets saw strong gains. The S&P 500 rose 2.7%, the Nasdaq climbed 1.6%, and the Dow Jones surged 4.7%. The ASX 200 also performed well, up 4.6% including dividends.
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