Equity markets around the globe posted positive returns in the third quarter as the world continued to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the 2nd Quarter of 2020, even as the Covid-19 pandemic continued to spread globally, Central Bank stimulus around the world boosted equity markets in a dramatic rebound off the plunging lows seen in March.

Equity markets around the world posted negative returns in the first quarter as the Covid-19 pandemic spread globally.

A combination of loose financial conditions, easy access to liquidity and an increase in risk appetite led to strong demand for risk assets in 2019.

Equity markets around the globe posted positive returns in the fourth quarter, as concerns over Central Bank tightening and Trade War escalation subsided.