The combination of continued global economic expansion with moderating inflation provided a favorable backdrop for financial markets in the first half of 2023. Corporate earnings results were generally better than expected, which improved investor sentiment toward equities. The US market rally was led by mega-cap technology stocks and fueled by excitement around artificial intelligence. Yet, September was a tough month for risk assets and equities in particular. Click here to read a brief investment market commentary.
Colony Market Brief
October 2023