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In August, global equities started the month off on a strong note, continuing to make gains on increasing optimism that inflation may have finally peaked.

Since the start of the year, investors have been beset by a perfect storm of slowing global economic activity, rampant inflation, and central banks increasingly becoming more hawkish in order to contain it.

Global equities were sold off in a volatile frenzy as investors contended with tighter monetary policy settings in response to high inflation plus mounting recessionary fears due to deteriorating economic indicators.

There were few places to hide during the latest reporting season, as most company results were again overshadowed by overall market movements which saw 41 out of the top 50 companies end with negative returns.

An introductory video guide to Socially Responsible Investing, what it is and what it means to invest in socially responsible investments.

Learn about QuayStreet's approach to socially responsible investing and the screening process for SRI investments.