Data as of April 30, 2021

 

Equities

Global equity markets posted positive returns with the exception of the Nikkei 225 and India Sensex in April, led by the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Bond yields

Sovereign bond yields were mixed in April, with 10-year sovereigns posting gains for the month while 2-year bond yields were mostly higher.

Commodities

Commodity prices ticked higher in April with the exception of uranium, which saw prices weaken.

Currencies

The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies amid increased stimulus spending and inflation risk.

 

 

Equity returns do not include dividends, except for the Brazilian Ibovespa. Equity performance and bond yields in local currencies. U.S. Dollar Index measures USD vs. six major currencies. Currency rates reflect market convention (CAD/ USD is the exception). Currency returns quoted in terms of the first currency in each pairing. Examples of how to interpret currency data: CAD/USD 0.81 means 1 Canadian dollar will buy 0.81 U.S. dollar. CAD/ USD 13.5% return means the Canadian dollar has risen 13.5% vs. the U.S. dollar during the past 12 months. USD/JPY 109.31 means 1 U.S. dollar will buy 109.31 yen. USD/JPY 2.0% return means the U.S. dollar has risen 2.0% vs. the yen during the past 12 months.