A Thoughtful February: Looking After Your Finances (and Your Future)

by Rebecca FatharlyFinancial Planning Tips & Insights 26 February 202626 February 2026Comments are Disabled

February is often associated with Valentine’s Day. A time when we are encouraged to think about care, commitment and long term intentions. While it is usually framed around relationships with others, it can also be a meaningful moment to reflect on your relationship with money. After the intensity of January, February offers something different. A …

Weekly Market Update – 23rd February 2026: Europe and UK Extend Outperformance

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 23 February 202623 February 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equities delivered a broadly positive week as supportive macroeconomic data helped underpin investor sentiment. UK and European markets extended their year-to-date outperformance versus the U.S., while Japan paused following an exceptionally strong start to 2026. US: Policymakers split on near-term interest rate cuts U.S. equities finished the shortened week higher, with markets rallying on …

Weekly Market Update – 16th February 2026: AI Disruption Concerns Persist as Japan Outperforms

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 16 February 202616 February 2026Comments are Disabled

AI disruption concerns once again dominated global markets, with U.S. equities lagging international peers. Japan was the standout performer, rallying strongly after the Liberal Democratic Party secured a supermajority in the recent election. US: Tech sector sell-off intensifies while jobs data surprises to the upside U.S. equities declined over the week as concerns about widespread …

Weekly Market Update – 9th February 2026: Rotation Continues as Tech Weakness Persists

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 10 February 202610 February 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equity markets delivered mixed returns last week as investors continued to rotate away from technology stocks. Concerns around AI’s disruptive impact weighed on sentiment in the tech sector, though markets in Europe, the UK, and Japan all advanced despite this weakness. US: Tech sector experiences worst week since November U.S. equity markets ended the …

A Fresh Start: Getting Your Finances on Track This New Year

by Rebecca FatharlyFinancial Planning Tips & Insights 6 February 20266 February 2026Comments are Disabled

The start of a new year often brings a sense of possibility. It’s a natural pause point, a chance to reflect on where you are now and where you’d like to be in the years ahead. While January can sometimes feel overwhelming, it can also be a powerful moment to reset your financial direction with …

Weekly Market Update – 2nd February 2026: Markets Mixed as Investors Digest Fed Meeting

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 3 February 20263 February 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equity markets were mixed last week as investors reacted to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. UK equities were the standout performer, while Japanese markets lagged as a sharp rally in the yen weighed on sentiment. US: S&P 500 briefly touches record highs before pulling back on softening investor sentiment U.S. equities advanced …

Weekly Market Update – 26th January 2026: Markets Volatile Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 27 January 202627 January 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equity markets declined last week amid elevated geopolitical and trade-related uncertainty. However, stocks recovered from their lows after President Trump once again shifted his stance, helping to restore some investor confidence by the end of the week. US: Equity markets end volatile week modestly lower U.S. equity markets finished a volatile and shortened week …

Weekly Market Update – 19th January 2026: Rotation Continues as Japan Outperforms

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 20 January 202620 January 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equity markets delivered mixed returns last week, as the rotation into smaller companies and value stocks continued. Japanese equities were the standout performer, rising sharply on growing expectations of a large government stimulus package. US: Small companies and value stocks extend their year-to-date outperformance U.S. equities were mixed over the week. Small-cap and value …

Weekly Market Update – 12th January 2026: Global Equities Rally as 2026 Gets Underway

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 13 January 202613 January 2026Comments are Disabled

Global equities rallied in the first full week of trading for 2026, as investors largely looked through rising geopolitical tensions. Japanese equities led the gains, while U.S. markets saw a broadening of the rally beyond the large-cap growth stocks that have dominated in recent years. US: Equities rally as investors look past mounting geopolitical tensions …

Stock markets end 2025 on a high

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 7 January 202613 February 2026Comments are Disabled

January 2026 | Market update Equity markets closed the year strongly as investors looked past tariff turmoil Equities shrug off uncertainty. Markets finished the year strongly, with major indices ending on a high. Global equities looked past the turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, posting a third consecutive year of double-digit gains in 2025. …