Amundi's Market Review

4th June, 2013 episode: Stock indexes posted strong gains over the last five months, including in May when the rally accelerated, as economic activity indicators slightly improved. As nervousness returned on equity but also on bond markets at the end of the month, will financial markets mark a pause ? Will concerns over the global economic environment penalize them? Such a context encourages us to take some profits and to remain cautious in our investment choices. Get all the explanations in video with Alain Pitous, Amundi Group's deputy CIO.

13th May, 2013 episode: Economic indicators send signals of slower growth, but equity markets continue to rise, sometimes to record highs. Is the rally justified when growth in leading countries seems to mark a pause? Such a context leads us to more cautiousness and selectivity. Watch Alain Pitous' (Deputy CIO Amundi Group) video.

3rd April, 2013 episode: Up to now, the impact of the Cypriot crisis and of political uncertainties in Italty has been moderate on markets. But what will happen in coming weeks as the recovery in emerging markets remains very fragile ? Such a context, leads us to ajust our positions towards more cautious stances. Watch Alain Pitous' (Deputy CIO Amundi Group) video for a clear explanation.

6th March, 2013 episode

6th February, 2013 episode: Equity markets made a good start early in the year thanks to a minimum agreement on US debt between Republicans and Democrats, but also due to central banks policies, who are ready to act on the slightest risk aversion. The world economic environment shows improvements and risk aversion decline in financial markets, so how can you make the right investment choices?

9th January, 2013 episode: 2012 was a turning point in the Euro zone crisis, with the receding of a systemic crisis' threat and the support of the ECB. In the United States, the end of the year was marked by a fiscal cliff debate wich is not totally resolved and will extend in early 2013. In this economic and financial context, how can you tackle this new year on stock markets?

5th December, 2012 episode

12th November, 2012 episode

10th May, 2012 episode

After a positive start to the year, the financial markets appear to have slowed since mid-march. Does the economic data confirm a return of market tensions? Is this just a temporary consolidation phase or rather the start of a deeper, longer trend? In such a context, what position are Amundi’s asset managers taking? Alain Pitous, Deputy Chief Investment Officer of Amundi Group, provides us with the answers in this video.