By: Global X CIO Team
Global Equities gave up some of their gains following a strong start to the year. Positive macro surprises, including better than expected job growth, resilient consumer spending, and higher than expected inflation figures put upward pressure on bond yields. The S&P 500 decreased by 2.6% while the Nasdaq slipped 1.1%. The Federal Reserve is still struggling with two key areas of their mandate that are not going in their favor. The Fed’s preferred inflation measure, Core PCE inflation, rose by 5.2% year-over-year, well above the target of above their 2%. Additionally, the labor market continues to show signs of strength as the latest employment report showed an increase of +467,000 jobs in January, also well above consensus.
Value underperformed growth, with both cyclical and defensive sectors experienced declines in February. Information technology was the only sector to demonstrate some positive performance, whereas most sectors underwent a decline.
In International Equities, European markets have outperformed both the U.S. and Asia Pacific Regions for the month. The decline in energy prices has continued to have a positive impact on households and firms, with consumer confidence rebounding and some energy-intensive manufacturing sectors resuming production. The ECB increased interest rates by 50 basis points to 2.5%, with plans to further raise rates to keep inflation at the targeted 2%. Chinese equities saw a decline as a result of escalating geopolitical tensions contributing to risk-off sentiment. This followed a post-reopening rally fueled by expectations for a rapid increase in consumption fueled by excess savings accumulated during the lockdown.
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Originally Posted March 7, 2023 – Market Snapshot – March 2023
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