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Have financial markets turned the corner?

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Global equities are up more than 7 per cent year-to-date, with Asian stocks rallying into a bull market.

Global equities are up more than 7 per cent year-to-date, with Asian stocks rallying into a bull market.

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It’s been an auspicious start to the year for financial markets.

Global equities are up more than 7 per cent year to date, with Asian stocks rallying into a bull market. Fixed income markets have seen healthy inflows, commodities are picking up steam, and the regional currency outlook has turned more constructive as US dollar strength fades.

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