Financial markets were slightly more subdued in June than in April and May as the reopening of economies caused new outbreaks in the Americas, Middle East and India. Australian shares and the local currency rose, buoyed by authorities’ relative success at containing the local epidemic. International shares also rose modestly in June but gains for unhedged investors were offset by a rise in the Australian economy. Emerging markets rose more robustly as an economic recovery in China and successful containment of viral outbreaks in Asia raised investor confidence. Government bonds largely traded sideways as central banks around the world maintained ultra-low interest rates and asset purchases while credit spreads narrowed as the economic reopening continued. Listed infrastructure underperformed in June as investors priced in the effects of a pandemic with multiple waves on sensitive infrastructure assets like toll roads and airports.
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2020 June 30 – Matrix Monthly Market Review
