July Global Investor Confidence rebounds 1.0 point to 101.8, but investor sentiment remains depressed

The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 101.8 in July, up 1.0 point from June's revised reading of 100.8.  It is possible that the prospects of escalating trade protectionism, political uncertainty, and lagging earnings growth continue to depress institutional investor sentiment.

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State Street: Investor Confidence index up 4.8 points in March

The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 111.9, up 4.8 points from February’s revised reading of 107.1. The index differs from survey-based measures in that it is based on the actual trades, as opposed to opinions, of institutional investors.

After a volatile February, institutions seemed to have re-embraced risk in March, with the ICI rising across all regions. However, increasing rhetoric over protectionist policies and fears over a potential trade war are still festering and have the potential to impact confidence.

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CEO confidence rebounded in 4Q 2017 after two quarterly declines

CEO confidence rebounded in the final quarter of 2017, following back-to-back quarterly declines. CEOs’ short-term expectations for growth in both mature and emerging markets also improved, and they expressed the greatest optimism about short-term prospects in the U.S. In 2018, CEOs anticipate hiking prices by 2.1 percent, up from 1.3 percent last year.

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State Street Global Investor Confidence Index slips 1.5 points in December

The Global Investor Confidence Index decreased to 94.8, down 1.5 points from November’s revised reading of 96.3. The fall in sentiment was driven by a 6.2 point drop in the North American ICI to 94.9 and a 2.8 point fall in the Asian ICI to 94.8. However, the European ICI rose 16 points to 96.9.

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State Street Investor Confidence Index dips 2.4 points in September

The Global Investor Confidence Index decreased to 104.4, down 2.4 points from August’s revised reading of 106.8. The decline in sentiment was driven by a 6.3 point drop in the North American ICI to 105.6. By contrast, the European ICI rose by 4.7 points to 93.7 along with the 3.7 increase in the Asian ICI to 102.8.

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State Street Investor Confidence Index rises 7.9 points in July

The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 108.9, up 7.9 points from June’s revised reading of 101.  Strong earnings growth expectations and optimism grounded in the improving economic outlook have taken precedence over the rising anticipation of reduced central bank balance sheets and a more a hawkish tone.

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State Street's Investor Confidence Index slips slightly in June

The Global Investor Confidence Index declined slightly in June. The Index now stands at 101.0, down from May’s revised reading of 102.6.  Confidence among both Asian and North American investors declined.

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