Equity markets around the world had their worst quarter since the end of 2008, as investors reacted negatively to the sovereign debt problems in Europe, the budget stalemate in the US, and poor economic data in most developed countries and … Continue reading →

With weaker-than-expected economic data in the US and Europe’s sovereign debt crisis, equity markets around the world were little changed in the second quarter.

Despite natural disasters in Japan and other countries, increased political turmoil in the Middle East and North Africa, and rising commodities prices, equity markets around the world had good performance in the first quarter.