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Global Markets Performance - May 2024

4.7%

May return of FT Wilshire 5000 (TR)

10.1%

YTD return of FT Wilshire 5000

The FT Wilshire 5000 has recovered April’s losses but momentum eases towards month end

Short Term Returns

FT Wilshire 5000 short term returns

Long Term Returns

FT Wilshire 5000 long term returns
Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

14.3%

Technology sector return in May 2024

-10.7%

Transportation sector return YTD

Technology rebounded and outperformed in May delivering strong double-digit returns

Sector Returns

FT Wilshire Index Sector Returns

Sector-Weighted Contribution

FT Wilshire Index sector-weighted contribution to returns
Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

14.1%

Growth return YTD

+7.7%

Value return YTD

Growth continues to outperform Value. Large Cap delivers over twice the returns of Small Cap YTD.

Short and Long-Term Returns

FT Wilshire short and long-term returns

FT Wilshire long term relative returns

Longer-Term Relative Returns (Growth/Value and Large/Small)

FT Wilshire long term relative returns
Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

18.4%

Pure Momentum return YTD

15.5%

Pure Value return YTD

Market recovery sees Momentum regain leadership. Value significantly outperforming Quality so far in 2024.

1M vs YTD 2024

Absolute time series

Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

5.7%

May 2024 return of Europe ex UK equities (USD, TR)

1.2%

May 2024 return of Japan equities (USD, TR)

Global equities recovered in May led by Europe ex UK

Regional Time Series

Country Level Returns

Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

14.2%

US Technology return in May 2024

5.0%

Global ex US Technology return in May 2024

Superior technology contribution drives US outperformance in May

Regional sector returns and weights

FT Wilshire short and long-term returns

Regional sector-weighted contribution

FT Wilshire short and long-term returns
Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

63bps

YTD rise in US 10-year yield

-2.6%

YTD return of US 7-10yr govt bonds (TR)

US yields rise on fading rate cut expectations. Japanese 10-year yield rises above 1% for the first time since 2012.

7-10 year government bond returns

Investment grade and high yield returns

Yields and Decomp

Source: FactSet
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

3.3%

YTD rise DXY dollar index

-9.5%

YTD decline in JPY vs USD

The dollar loses some momentum in May. Spike in Japanese bond yields fails to stem the decline in the Yen.

Moves vs USD

Trade Weighted

Source: LSEG Datastream
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

12.8%

YTD rise in the gold price

-5.9%

Decline in the oil price (Brent Crude) in May

Gold and silver prices continue to shine. Oil prices retreat from recent April highs.

Commodity Time Series

Commodities over 2 time periods

Source: Wilshire Indexes, LSEG Datastream
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

5.1%

Wilshire US REIT return in May 2024

2.3%

Wilshire Liquid Alt Equity Hedge return in May 2024

US REITs outperform in May led by rebound in Industrials sector

REITS Performance

Liquid Alternative Investments

Source: Wilshire Indexes
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

14.6%

FT Wilshire Digital Assets Index return in May 2024

59.7%

YTD return of FT Wilshire Digital Assets Index

The FT Wilshire Digital Assets Index saw a strong recovery in May

Constituent Returns

Source: Wilshire Indexes, FactSet, CryptoCompare
Data as of:
May 31, 2024

FT Wilshire Market Drivers - March 2025

US stagflation vs Eurozone reflation

Data as of :
March 18, 2025

US economy facing growing stagflation risks vs reflation optimism in the Eurozone, most notably in Germany  

Tariff uncertainty and a weaker dollar are creating inflationary noise for the Fed.

Contemporary forecasts made in March show downward revisions to US GDP forecasts
Contemporary forecasts made in March show downward revisions to US GDP forecasts
There has been a stark contrast between recent survey-based data out of the US and Germany
There has been a stark contrast between recent survey-based data out of the US and Germany
Forecasts show US inflation remaining well above the Fed’s target levels this year
Forecasts show US inflation remaining well above the Fed’s target levels this year
Shorter-term US breakeven inflation has seen another recent rise and is now at twice the pre-Covid average levels
Shorter-term US breakeven inflation has seen another recent rise and is now at twice the pre-Covid average levels
Source: Wilshire Indexes, LSEG Datastream, FactSet and Federal Reserve. Data as of March 18, 2025.
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Growth’s outperformance relative to Value widens further. Small cap lose momentum in early 2024.

Data as of :
January 31, 2024

Growth has continued to outperform Value. Small cap has marginally outperformed large cap over three months but saw negative returns in January.

Growth sees a 5yr annualized return of 17.9% vs 10.7% for value.

Can the Fed deliver a sufficient ‘put’ against a backdrop of US stagflation risks?

Data as of :
March 18, 2025

The US has seen the largest decline in2025 rate expectations since the start of the year.

There still remains a relatively wide differential between US and Eurozone rate expectations.

Regional market interest rate expectations
Regional market interest rate expectations
Can the Fed deliver further rate cuts with stagflation risks growing in the US?
Can the Fed deliver further rate cuts with stagflation risks growing in the US?
Regional 12m forward interest rate expectations
Regional 12m forward interest rate expectations
Regional Monetary Cycle Barometers –Aggregate financial conditions (1-5 based on Z-scores)
Regional Monetary Cycle Barometers –Aggregate financial conditions (1-5 based on Z-scores)
Source: Wilshire Indexes, LSEG Datastream, FactSet, Federal Reserve, BoE and ECB. Data as of March 18, 2025.

European equities still at a c25% 12m forward PE discount to the US

Data as of :
March 18, 2025

Within the US, the Mag 7 stocks have seen a significant de-rating so far this year.

European equities have seen a near 10%re-rating since the start of the year but are still well below post-Covid highs of 18.2x.

Regional 12-month forward PE ratios
Regional 12-month forward PE ratios
European equities remain at a significant discount relative to the US despite the recent convergence
European equities remain at a significant discount relative to the US despite the recent convergence
Regional Valuation Metrics - Absolute vs 10-Year Average
Regional Valuation Metrics - Absolute vs 10-Year Average
Source: Wilshire Indexes, FactSet and LSEG Datastream. Data as of March 18, 2025.

Wide divergence between European and US 2025 EPS estimates

Data as of :
March 18, 2025

The US has seen 2025 EPS growth forecasts move lower so far this year, most notably amongst the Mag 7 stocks.

Whilst underlying US 2025 EPS estimates have drifted lower since the start of the year, estimates for Europe ex UK have moved higher since mid February.

Regional consensus EPS growth forecasts
Regional consensus EPS growth forecasts
Significant divergence between European and US 2025 EPS estimates
Significant divergence between European and US 2025 EPS estimates
Regional 12m forward EPS (rebased)
Regional 12m forward EPS (rebased)
US Analyst EPS Estimate Trails (USD)
US Analyst EPS Estimate Trails (USD)
Source: Wilshire Indexes and FactSet. Data as of March 18, 2025.

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Tech stocks drive rebound in US market but rising bond yields generate valuation headwinds
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Markets lose momentum as Fed dampens optimism over March rate cut. China continues to see sizeable declines.
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Risk aversion comes to the fore as rising bond yields and geopolitical concerns drive declines across global equity markets.
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Surging US bond yields thwart the equity market rally in Q3, oil price spikes to 10 month high on tightening supply.
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Surging US bond yields thwart the equity market rally in Q3, oil price spikes to 10 month high on tightening supply.

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August sees heightened volatility on rising bond yields and Chinese growth concerns but YTD equity returns remain strong
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August 2023
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Further signs of falling inflation help broaden and maintain market rally as ‘unloved’ sectors outperform in July
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Strong finish to the second quarter as market rally broadens out
July 5, 2023

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June 2023
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Technology stocks continue to dominate US equity returns; AI and Semiconductors the clear winners
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May 2023
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Monthly Analysis of global multi-asset absolute and relative FX- adjusted returns. Risk/Return analysis, correlation and Pure Factors.

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Global Multi-Asset Analysis of absolute and relative FX-adjusted returns.

FT Wilshire 5000

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Markets pricing in growing US stagflation risks vs Eurozone reflation
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A paradox-widening gap in US/European macro data but significant underperformance of US equities vs Europe so far in 2025
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A paradox-widening gap in US/European macro data but significant underperformance of US equities vs Europe so far in 2025

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Start of Fed easing cycle and soft landing outlook sends US market to new all-time highs
September 24, 2024

Start of Fed easing cycle and soft landing outlook sends US market to new all-time highs

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US recession fears subside and markets look to Jackson Hole for reassurance on rate cuts
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US recession fears subside and markets look to Jackson Hole for reassurance on rate cuts

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Prolonged period of above neutral interest rates is now impacting US economic momentum
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Prolonged period of above neutral interest rates is now impacting US economic momentum

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The conundrum for the Fed: What nominal GDP regime and what neutral interest rate regime is the US economy facing?
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The conundrum for the Fed: What nominal GDP regime and what neutral interest rate regime is the US economy facing?

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Risk appetite recovers on easing financial conditions
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Risk appetite recovers on easing financial conditions

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Rapid reversal in US interest rate outlook generates heightened market volatility
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Rapid reversal in US interest rate outlook generates heightened market volatility

April 2024
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Risk appetite encouraged by Fed lending conviction to the expectation that easing will commence in June
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Risk appetite encouraged by Fed lending conviction to the expectation that easing will commence in June

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Markets weigh up AI trade vs waning rate cut optimism

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Will US EPS growth take the baton as a key market driver?
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Will US EPS growth take the baton as a key market driver?

January 2024
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The 2024 market outlook ‘Magnificent 7’ wish list
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Despite near term US economic momentum the key question is what outlook are markets pricing in for 2024?

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Reassessment of the US interest rate trajectory for 2024 implies maintenance of restrictive US financial conditions for the foreseeable future
September 22, 2023

Reassessment of the US interest rate trajectory for 2024 implies maintenance of restrictive US financial conditions for the foreseeable future

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Have markets become too complacent about a soft landing outcome?
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Have markets become too complacent about a soft landing outcome?

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Cooling inflation has buoyed risk appetite despite concerns that tight financial conditions could produce a double–dip
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Cooling inflation has buoyed risk appetite despite concerns that tight financial conditions could produce a double–dip

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Equity risk appetite buoyed by debt ceiling resolution, disinflation trajectory and imminence of peak rates
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First uptick in US EPS estimates in twelve months, but questions remain over the 2024 growth rate forecast
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