February Review
Markets continued to trade with a positive tone in February although volatility increased towards month end. Thematically, trade and geopolitics dominated the narrative.
At the start of the month, there was investor angst around potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada followed by a relief rally when those tariffs were delayed.
On the geopolitical front, progress around Russia/Ukraine peace talks lent a positive tone to markets although the situation remains complicated and there have been some setbacks in early March.
Meanwhile, on the side of the economic data, US Consumer Price Index was higher than expected while the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation (core Personal Consumption Expenditures) showed a marginally better picture.
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