Investment: what markets did last month

Courtiers Wealth

Courtiers Wealth
Investment: what markets did last month
May 06, 2026 Season 2 Episode 10
Courtiers

Markets bounced back in April, with the MSCI World Index posting its strongest month since 2020 despite continued geopolitical tension.

James Timpson explains the market's behaviour, why the US is leading, and how diversification continues to support client portfolios.

Plus: a look at emerging markets – past, new and current stocks, and key standouts from the last decade – a decade that has seen Courtiers win 16 Lipper Fund awards.

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