November Market Review
The month of November ended with significant increases in all markets: Trump’s election as President of the United States was a major boost for the U.S. stock market, though it didn’t have the same impact on other indices. Could potential new tariffs have something to do with this? Another “Trump effect” was the sharp rise […]
Celebrating Life and Family, Also Through Investments
Financial decisions have the power to transform society for the better when guided by strong values. That is why, at Altum Faithful Investing, the promotion of Life and Family are essential pillars in guiding our investments, aligning with the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and with global initiatives that share this purpose. Celebrating Life: The […]
October Market Review
October ended with slight declines in all markets. After the gains seen in September, the market took a breather. • S&P 500: -0.99%• Nasdaq: -0.85%• Stoxx Europe: -3.35%• All Country World Index EUR: +0.92%[1]• Global Fixed Income Index EUR: -0.65% The market was in a kind of “tense calm,” awaiting the U.S. elections in November, […]
September Market Review
A good month in September with most major financial assets in positive territory, except for Europe. • S&P 500: +2.02%• Nasdaq: +2.48%• Stoxx Europe: -0.41%• All Country World Index EUR: +1.68%• Global Fixed Income Index EUR: +0.87% Why did Europe end in negative territory? The sector that fell the most was healthcare, which represents 17% […]