Investment markets delivered mostly positive returns in April.

Inflation concerns were cast aside during the month of March as investors shifted their focus to the solvency and viability of the global banking system, following the collapse of several technology-focused banks in the US.

On Friday 10th March it was announced that US bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), had collapsed which resulted in a flight to safety with investors selling equities and buying bonds and gold. The initial shock reminded investors of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and the fragility of the financial system.

Volatility in investment markets continued in February as bond yields once again rose, negatively impacting the prices of bonds and most equity markets. Inflationary pressures, while showing signs of slowing, remain elevated beyond the comfort levels of global central banks.

Equity markets surged in January, aided by falling bond yields resulting from lower-than expected US inflation data, along with optimism regarding the rapid re-opening of the Chinese economy as it unwound severe Covid-19 restrictions.

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Markets enjoyed another month of solid gains in November as weaker than expected US and Australian inflation prints saw investors reconsider the pace of future interest rate hikes by Central Banks.

Equity markets surged in October after suffering steep losses in September. US GDP growth printed 2.6% in the third quarter and US inflation year-over-year to the end of September eased marginally to 8.2% from August's reading of 8.3%.

In August most investment markets were positive for most of the month until comments made late in the month by the US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium triggered swift declines, particularly in international shares.

In July markets rebounded strongly, reversing the majority of the losses that were incurred in June.

Equity markets sold off aggressively in June, posting their worst month since the COVID-onset panic in March 2020.

Share markets have fallen sharply in recent weeks due to concerns over rising inflation and rising interest rates.

It has been a tumultuous start to 2022 for investment markets with many markets suffering sharp falls year to date.

COVID-19 related lockdowns in China, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and concerns about persistently high inflation all weighed on investor sentiment during the month.