The first three months of 2017 saw US equities markets reach record highs as the stability of the US economy continued to make it the most attractive destination for investors. The markets were also boosted by sentiments that future policy decisions will be favorable to increased corporate earnings although it remains to be seen when those changes will be implemented and what effect they will have. Additionally, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the federal funds target rate by 25 basispoints and indicated they believe multiple rate increases are likely to occur in 2017.
Source : Cushman & Wakefield