Welcome back for our next edition of our monthly market update.
April was marked by heightened global trade tensions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff announcements, targeting key trading partners and foreign auto imports. While some tariffs were later suspended for negotiation, the uncertainty weighed on global markets. Central banks took varied stances, with the European Central Bank cutting rates, while the RBA and Fed held steady. Australian equities rebounded strongly, led by tech and consumer sectors, despite global equity declines and falling bond yields. Currency movements and a surge in gold prices further reflected investor caution amid geopolitical and economic shifts.
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