
Weekly Market Compass On the lookout for ‘brown shoots’ in the US economy
I’m hoping not to find signs of a wilting economy, but recessions have historically been caused by policy mistakes, so it’s important to be vigilant.
I’m hoping not to find signs of a wilting economy, but recessions have historically been caused by policy mistakes, so it’s important to be vigilant.
Gold endured a choppy month, hitting a high of US$2,952 before ending February at US$2,858, a gain of 2.1% for the month. Geopolitics continued to play a significant role in the gold price. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.
European nations prepare to invest in defense and infrastructure, while the US faces the possibility of recession brought on by government spending cuts.
Our experts will discuss the state of the global economy; our outlooks for equities, fixed income, emerging markets, and private markets; and the potential for artificial intelligence to influence global growth.
Date: Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 10:00 GMT