Equity markets continued climbing in November, as tentative signs of economic resilience and optimism over a potential US-China trade deal boosted risk assets.

Most risk assets advanced in October as trade tensions cooled, monetary policy eased, and better-than-feared corporate earnings results propelled markets higher.

Global equities posted modest returns in third quarter as central banks eased, global economic outlook weakened, and corporate earnings declined.

Global equities suffered broad drawdowns in August, despite a late-month rally.

Global equities posted modest returns in July as central banks shifted to more accommodative policies.

Global equities rallied in second quarter despite mounting trade and geopolitical uncertainties, as global central banks indicated a willingness to ease policy.

Global risk assets sold off in May and bond yields sank to multi-year lows as escalating trade tensions heightened uncertainty regarding the global growth outlook.

Global risk assets continued their 2019 ascent in April as major US stock market indexes reached new all-time highs.

Global risk assets excelled—despite ongoing concerns about slowing global growth and a spate of unresolved geopolitical issues.

Global equities continued their strong start to the year in February, and some markets experienced their best two-month start in decades.