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World Wrap

World Wrap

– Global equities reached new highs this week, rallying as concerns about the Israel–Iran conflict subsided.
– All styles and factors advanced, led by momentum and growth stocks. The Energy and Real Estate sectors were the only decliners.
– It was a broad global rally, with only Argentina, Denmark, and Norway finishing the week lower among international equities.
– Crude oil fell more than 10% on news of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The U.S. dollar declined more than 1%, hitting a three-year low.

World Wrap

World Wrap

– Global equities declined, while commodities climbed, supported by another week of rising crude oil prices amid geopolitical concerns.
– Sector performance was mixed. Every style box finished higher except for Large Cap and Large Growth stocks.
– Emerging markets were flat for the week – a relative win in a broadly down week for global equities, with gains in India, Taiwan, and Brazil helping offset weakness elsewhere.
– Crude oil climbed above $75 a barrel for the first time since January.

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