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Global Market Overview | April 2025 07 May 2025 Ashburton Investments

Global markets experienced an extremely turbulent month, with volatility and uncertainty rising to unprecedented levels amid escalating trade tensions between the United States (US) and global trading partners, especially China, as well as a barrage of commentary from US President Trump regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy actions.

Multi-Asset Funds: January to March 2025 08 April 2025 Jarred Sullivan

This year has certainly been characterised by immense uncertainty in global markets. Global equities declined over the quarter, with the MSCI All Country World Index falling 1.2% and the S&P 500 declining by 4.3%. The primary reason for the downturn can be ascribed to a valuation multiple de-rating in the United States (US), driven by a confidence shock among global investors.