Marked by heightened geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, and uneven economic performance. Globally, investor sentiment was weighed down by renewed concerns over trade tariffs following U.S. President Donald Trumpโs announcement of wide-ranging tariff measures.
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.