Here’s a quick recap of June:
Markets moved higher in June as strong economic data and earnings helped ease concerns around tensions and trade talks.
Equities remained strong:
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NASDAQ led again, up 6.6%
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S&P 500 rose 5.1%; TSX up 2.9%
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Top sectors included Information Technology and Communication Services
Currency & commodities:
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The U.S. dollar weakened for the second month in a row
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Oil rebounded +7.1% amid geopolitical concerns
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Gold held steady; Bitcoin rose another 2.6%