– All key asset classes advanced, led by Real Estate and International Equities.
– Broad rally among sectors, styles, and factors with Value stocks and Small Cap stocks leading the way.
– Emerging markets underperformed on poor performance from China, Mexico, and Taiwan.
– The US Dollar fell by nearly 2% to one year lows on dovish remarks from Fed chairman Powell.
– Global equities rebounded sharply last week – Commodities were flat.
– The advance was broad with all sectors and style boxes climbing, but Tech and Large Cap Growth were the best performers.
– 43 of 45 countries advanced – stocks in Japan were up 7.3%.
– Gold prices climbed more than 2% as the yellow metal set another new all-time high.
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Market Risk Index scales from 0 to 100%. Higher readings correspond with higher risk markets. Scores below 25% are bullish. Scores between 25-75% are neutral, and scores above 75% are markets vulnerable to major drawdowns.
Model Category Readings (Percentiles)
