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Will we witness the worst year on record for bonds? US bonds continue to crumble, inflation is still a major stress, as Chinese equities are showing signs of revival. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

Is the « bear market rally » already coming to an end? European inflation rises and inflation surprises seem to have peaked in the US, while JPM CEO speaks of “impending hurricane” for the economy. Each week, the Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

10 stories to remember Chinese lockdowns to impact global supply chains (again), as inflation panic subsides and equity markets fight back. Here are the top 10 stories of the month of May 2022.  

The S&P 500 ends 7-week losing streak Is there light at the end of the tunnel for equity markets? The S&P 500 catches a break, bad macro figures may slow down Fed rate hikes and cryptos are still not back up from their last know out. The Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

S&P 500 is suffering its 7th consecutive week of losses S&P 500 slips briefly into a bear market, stocks and bond yields finally diverge, the ECB sets its rate hikes in motion while fears of a Monkeypox outbreak mount. The Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.  

S&P 500 down for the 6th consecutive week Nowhere to hide as inflation soars. Tech stocks and crypto take a beating, while value stocks outperform growth stock. The Syz investment team takes you through the last seven days in seven charts.

After a rough start to 2022, the month of February did not help reduce market volatility. In fact, the Russia- Ukraine crisis and the resulting geopolitical instability shook markets even more, impacting commodity prices, creating additional supply chain bottlenecks and further enhancing inflation pressures. Here are 10 stories to remember from an eventful month.

Historically, November has been the best month of the year for the stock market. While the month started off on the right foot, Fed tightening talks and Omicron anxiety spoiled the party in the last few days. Please find below the 10 stories to remember from an eventful month.

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