EUR and USD on their way to parity? Europe’s energy crisis deepens, Elon Musk pulls the plug on his Twitter deal and US employment figures impress. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The main US equity indices erased much of the previous week’s losses on optimism that the Fed will be able to curb inflation without tipping the economy into a recession.

Commodities roll over and bond yields move lower as global demand soften Last week saw the main equity indexes giving up a portion of the previous week’s gains, as the market now anticipates that the Fed’s fight against inflation would push the economy into recession. US inflation and rate hikes anticipation are moving lower. Bond yields and commodity prices as well. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The S&P 500 Index closed out its worst first half of the year since 1970.

Mid-year Market Checkup After an exceptional 2021, the first half of 2022 has been both emotional and difficult. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, surging inflation and the start of the Fed’s rate-hiking cycle weighed on both equities and bonds performance, while commodities thrived. Here are ten stories to remember from an eventful first half of the year.

The European Union is facing a serious energy crisis Half of all commodities now in bear market, the EU braces for a cold winter and the S&P 500 recorded its 2nd-best week of 2022 as disinflationary forces gather steam & Fed tightening expectations recede. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Signs that growth and inflation might be moderating helped stocks rally sharply over the week, lifting the S&P 500 out of bear market territory.

Below are answers to our client’s most frequently asked questions on recession risk, French elections, Chinese equities, the cryptocurrencies crash and our asset allocation preferences.

Central banks around the world are stepping up their game Last week was all about central banks and their continued efforts to curb inflation. Multi-asset management is still a head-scratcher and crypto-assets’ crash intensified. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

The Fed’s most aggressive rate hike (+75bp) since 1994 raised recession fears and sent stocks sharply lower for a 2nd consecutive week.