Following a difficult performance year, investors have enjoyed very strong investment returns across all asset classes in 2019, despite slower global growth and numerous headwinds.
Recent News
U.S. Loan Portfolios Continue to Shrink
The decline in lending that began in May appears to have continued throughout the third quarter, with U.S. banks reporting that they have tightened underwriting amid weak demand for credit.
FEATURED MARKET DATA
Stocks Soar Despite Virus Risks
U.S. stock prices soared in November with news that several Covid-19 vaccine candidates may be highly effective coupled with a reduction in U.S. election uncertainty. Stocks were also aided by stronger corporate profits. Together, these factors propelled the S&P 500 index up nearly 11 % following two consecutive months of decline.
