Global Matters Weekly – 7 March 2022

Goodbye to Greenwashers

by Michael Clough, CFA

“For fund selectors the key questions are: who is genuine and how do they stack up versus a burgeoning list of peers?”


Market Snapshot

  • Global equities fell -2.8% in a turbulent week for world markets
  • President Vladimir Putin announced that the war will continue until Ukraine accepts his demands and halts resistance, dimming hopes for a negotiated settlement
  • Brent crude rose +20.6% to $118.1 a barrel
  • Gold rose +4.3% to $1970.7 per ounce