– Global financial assets rallied during the third quarter, with real estate and international equities leading the way. Commodities declined on lower oil prices.
– Q3 was good for unloved areas of the mkt. Small caps and value stocks outperformed. Utilities rallied 19.4% to become 2024’s best-performing sector.
– Emerging markets outperformed on strength from China. Its equity market climbed almost 24%, with most gains made in the last week of the quarter.
– Gold prices bounced 12.9%, continuing a steady pace of new all-time highs throughout the quarter.

– Mixed week for global financial assets. US stocks climbed, while international equities and commodities declined.
– 9 of 11 sectors advanced with strong performance from Financials and Utilities. Value stocks outperformed.
– No follow through on China’s stimulus announcement with China’s stock market declining for the second week in a row.
– Oil prices fell sharply, and Gold soared to another new all-time high. Silver prices set a new 10 year high.