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Flash Stats - Q1 2020

06 Apr 2020 - Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

In our regular market round-up, we take a look at what's happened in Q1 2020.

Global equity and credit markets fell sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic brought the global economy to a halt. Global sovereign bond yields also fell in anticipation of slowing growth and significant central bank stimulus.

Some of the changes in Q1 2020 include:

  • Q4 GDP numbers were broadly in-line with recent trends - a modest slowdown year-on-year.
  • Falling domestic demand globally and steep oil price declines are creating deflationary dynamics.
  • Developed market sovereign bond yields have been pushed near record lows, however, have not been immune to volatility as investors liquidated bonds in a dash for cash in March.
  • Sterling investment grade spreads rose 1.34% p.a., more than offsetting any benefit from falling underlying government bond yields.

Download our update of all key market trends and statistics over the quarter to find out more.

Flash Stats Q1 2020

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