The state of the economy impacts you in a tangible way – even more so if you invest. Globally, The Markets were mostly positive in Q1 2024, while the local markets were influenced by uncertainty over the national elections.
The 2024 investment outlook looks at the connections between economic uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, and how this translates into diverse investment strategies. The resounding emphasis is on caution and professional guidance for risk management.
In Q2 2023, a notable challenge was the persistence of inflation, leading to central banks, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, navigating the delicate task of addressing rising prices while maintaining economic stability.
We entered 2023 with a close eye on inflation and the hopes of a positive bounce-back with Covid-19 now officially at our backs, even as global political unrest persists. In this Economic Review, we recap the events that moved the markets in Q1.