Weekly Market Update – 11th May 2026: Technology Stocks Continue to Drive Global Markets

Strong corporate earnings supported a broad-based rally in global equity markets last week, with continued strength in the technology sector helping drive performance across major regions. The U.S. and Japan led gains, while UK equities lagged amid fading optimism surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal and renewed geopolitical uncertainty. US: Technology sector continues to lead …

Weekly Market Update – 27th April 2026: AI Strength Supports Markets Amid Geopolitical Pressure

Global equity markets delivered mixed performance last week. Gains were largely driven by artificial intelligence-related stocks in the U.S. and Japan, while European equities came under pressure as geopolitical tensions persisted and the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. US: Equities reach record highs on AI strength and earnings U.S. equity markets finished the week …

Weekly Market Update – 20th April 2026: Markets Rise as Sentiment Improves

Global equity markets advanced over the week, supported by signs of de-escalation in the Middle East, strong corporate earnings and generally reassuring economic data. U.S. equities led the gains, while UK markets lagged global peers for the second consecutive week. US: Equities rally on easing geopolitical tensions U.S. equities recorded a third consecutive week of …

Weekly Market Update – 23rd March 2026: Markets Fall as Energy Prices Surge

Global equity markets sold off sharply last week as attacks on key energy infrastructure and fears of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher. Central banks remain in a wait-and-see position, but markets have begun pricing in the possibility of further interest rate increases, particularly in the UK. US: Federal Reserve …