The broad US equity market had flat returns for the quarter, while most equity markets outside the US had negative performance in US dollar terms.

Equity markets posted positive performance for the quarter, led by emerging markets.

US REITs rebounded in the first quarter after declining in Q4 2013. Equity returns were mostly positive but lower than they were during much of 2013. While large caps in emerging markets lagged other equity asset classes, small caps in emerging … Continue reading →

The financial markets encountered strong headwinds but little turbulence on the way to a record-setting year.

Strong performance in the US helped developed markets lead equity returns during the quarter.