Category: Market & Economic Updates

Global equity markets delivered another strong week of gains, supported by continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and growing expectations of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. Japanese equities led global markets higher, while UK equities lagged due to their greater exposure to defensive and energy sectors. US: Equities rally on AI optimism and potential …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 1st June 2026: Markets Rise on AI Momentum and Ceasefire Hopes”

Global equity markets performed strongly last week, supported by continued momentum in artificial intelligence-related stocks and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. European equities led gains, while Chinese markets lagged amid ongoing concerns around economic growth. US: Consumer sentiment falls to record low despite market rally U.S. equities moved higher over the week, with …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 25th May 2026: AI Momentum Drives Global Markets Higher”

Global equity markets came under pressure last week as ongoing geopolitical tensions pushed bond yields sharply higher. Technology stocks weakened as investors rotated into energy and other sectors expected to benefit from a higher interest rate environment. US: Inflation surprises to the upside as bond yields rise Most major U.S. equity indices ended the week …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 18th May 2026: Rising Bond Yields Pressure Global Markets”

Global equity markets delivered mixed returns in a busy week for investors, with markets digesting developments in the Middle East, rising energy prices, central bank decisions and another strong wave of corporate earnings. U.S. equities led gains, while Japanese markets lagged following a strong start to 2026. US: Equities rally on strong earnings as rates …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 5th May 2026: Markets Navigate Central Bank Decisions and Geopolitical Uncertainty”

Global equity markets rallied strongly last week as a proposed two-week ceasefire framework in the Middle East improved investor sentiment and pushed oil prices sharply lower. Japanese equities led the gains, while UK equities also rose but underperformed global peers. US: Equities jump on two-week ceasefire framework U.S. equities recorded a second consecutive week of …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 13th April 2026: Markets Rally on Middle East Ceasefire Framework”

Global equity markets were mixed last week, with sentiment shifting as comments from U.S. President Donald Trump raised hopes of a near-term resolution in the Middle East. U.S. and European equities rebounded strongly, while Japanese and Chinese markets lagged as energy and geopolitical concerns continued to weigh. US: Equities rally on hopes of de-escalation U.S. …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 7th April 2026: Markets Rebound on Hopes of De-escalation”

The ongoing Middle East conflict and continued energy price volatility remained the dominant drivers of investor sentiment across global markets last week. U.S. equities were hit hardest as shifting headlines weakened confidence in a near-term resolution. UK equities proved more resilient, rebounding following the previous week’s sharp sell-off. US: Escalating conflict weighs on sentiment U.S. …

Read more “Weekly Market Update – 30th March 2026: Volatility Continues as Energy Prices Drive Markets”

The Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75% might suggest a period of calm, however, for UK mortgage holders, the reality is far from reassuring. While the pause in rate changes brings a degree of stability, it does little to ease the financial pressure many households are still facing. Although rates have …

Read more “Interest Rates Held at 3.75%: What It Means for Mortgage Holders”