The latest bounce in global markets could be a blip, rather than a trend
The latest bounce in global markets could be a blip, rather than a trend
7 August 2024
Global markets are rebounding -- with Japan's Nikkei recording its biggest ever index spike, only a day after recording its largest ever one-day drop.
The volatility's been sparked by worries over the rapid appreciation of the yen, and fears of a US economic slowdown.
Greg Smith from Devon Funds Management says rate cuts are on the way, and we still seem to be heading for a soft economic landing.
He says markets don't move up in a linear fashion, there are corrections, and only time will tell whether there are more bumps in the road.
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