Global equity markets entered a phase of relative calm after recent strong gains, as investors shifted from aggressive moves to watching signals more closely.
Key trends influencing the market:
- U.S. tech stocks led global indices, with the Nasdaq 100 hitting new highs while caution began to set in due to waning macro momentum.
- The U.S. dollar declined against the euro and sterling, signalling risk-appetite returning but also reflecting slower inflation and FDI data headwinds.
- A sharp drop in U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) in Q1 raised questions about the strength of global capital flows and the impact of trade- and tariff-driven policy shifts.
In short, the market is transitioning from broad-based volatility to selective momentum — with sectors and companies showing clear leadership being rewarded, while broader diversification plays appear to be losing steam.
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