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PAM Monthly Global Outlook - August 2010

05 August 2010

Recovery in risk sentiment rallies marketsEquity markets recovered composure July as investors took reassurance from the results of European bank stress tests and the success of several eurozone bond auctions. Despite data indicating a slowdown in the rate of recovery in most developed markets, economic activity has remained strong enough support corporate earnings, and a steady stream of better-than-expected Q2 earnings reports have provided a boost to investor sentiment. We remain positive, but wary, on risk assets.

 

 

An “unusually uncertain” economic outlook


Ben Bernanke, US Federal Reserve Chairman, indicated during last month’s Senate testimony that the economic outlook was “unusually uncertain”. However he did not offer further stimulus measures, noting that low interest rates and the expansion of the Fed. balance sheet already provided supportive conditions. The US Federal Reserve, though prepared to inject additional funds into the economy, seem to be waiting to observe the full extent of the current dip in growth before taking any action. (...)

 

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