MOODIE INDICES. In May the M21 Sentiment Index lost a modest 0.5 points (-0.5%) to a value that closed at 99.3, just below its starting value 100.0 set at 1 January 2002.
The Global Trends sector index slid -1.3% on average. The component S&P Global 1200 lost -2.3%; the MSCI World $ fell -2.1% whilst the FTSE Global 100 was down -1.5%.
The Leading Indicators sector index advanced +0.2%.
The Monetary Matters sector declined -2.0% on average. A higher oil price meant that this component inversely fell -6.4% contributing to the decline.
The Conferences sector index (+0.9%) got a boost from the attendance numbers at TFWA in Singapore in May with this component adding +4.9% to its value.
For a detailed update on the performances of the Moodie 21 Sentiment Index, its Sectors and Components, see Update and the Excel files showing:
– Sector Analysis
– Component Analysis
– Monthly Closing Prices
– Index Portfolio Performance
– Components – Monthly Review
Data featured include Closing Values and Prices as well as Evolution (Percentage Change) over the past four weeks, year-to-date as well as since 1 January 2002 (= base date for the Moodie 21 Sentiment Index). For an explanation of the composition, technical structure and methodology used in compiling the Moodie 21 Sentiment Index, see About.
