March Investor Confidence Index rose 3.0 points from February

The Global Investor Confidence Index increased to 114.5, up 3.0 points from March's revised reading of 111.5. Investors across all regions expressed an appetite for risk, with the North American ICI increasing from 109.1 to 112.3.

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State Street Investor Confidence Index hits 6-month low on concerns about more hawkish Fed Chair

The State Street Global Investor Confidence hits 6-month low in October, declining by 7.5 points to 96.9. Confidence in all three regions drops amidst the increasing potential for a new Fed Chair.

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State Street Investor Confidence Index dips 2.1 points in August

The Global Investor Confidence Index decreased to 106.8, down 2.1 points from July’s revised reading of 108.9. The decline in sentiment was driven by a 4.9 point drop in the European ICI to 89.3 along with the 0.3 point decrease in the North American ICI to 111.8. By contrast, the Asian ICI rose by 3.3 points to 99.3.

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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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State Street Global Investor Confidence Index rose 5.1 points in May

The State Street Global ICI increased to 102.5, up 5.1 points from April’s revised reading of 97.4. The improvement in sentiment was driven by an increase in the North American ICI from 95.1 to 104.1.

“After 10 consecutive months of readings below 100, Global investor confidence is finally picking up steam,” commented Rajeev Bhargava, managing director and head of Investor Behavior Research, State Street Associates. “Markets continue to anticipate a very gradual course for the Federal Reserve rate hikes, and with hopes for increased infrastructure spending and tax reforms, the North American ICI readings are resonating with the uptick in risk appetite.”