US Stocks were the outlier last week as the only major stock market falling in value. Discouraging inflation data in the US challenged stock markets however signs of cooling inflation in Europe and UK buoyed stock prices. Central banks continue…

Market returns were generally strong over the week as stocks in the US and Japan reached new highs. Gains in some markets were capped however as central banks reiterated their intentions to be careful over interest rate cuts, suggesting that…

Market returns were mixed over the last week as labour market data in the US surprised on the upside whilst Europe narrowly avoided a recession. Chinese markets suffered their largest weekly fall in over 2 years as investor pessimism about…

Market returns were generally positive over the last week with the main headline being the announcement from the People’s Bank of China to introduce additional stimulus measures to kickstart the economy. Whilst investors still focus on adjusting expectations for interest…

Market returns were mixed over last week as investors readjusted expectations for interest rate cuts as new economic data was released. Central bankers in the US and Europe attempted to calm investors who may have been overoptimistic on the quickness…

In the second week of the new year, the global stock market picture remained fragmented as investors assessed news impacting the magnitude and timing of central bank interest rate cuts. Whilst the Japanese stock market continued to grow ever higher,…

In a shorter week for markets due to the holidays, stocks gave up multi-week gains as investors digested news which could delay central bank interest rate cuts. Strong labour market data in the US and higher inflation in the Eurozone…

A strong week for global stock markets with most major markets rising, apart from China. It was a busy week with three major central bank meetings in the US, UK and Europe. Interest rates were held at current levels again,…

A mixed week for markets, with three of the five major indexes seeing positive returns. Fresh enthusiasm from investors around AI technology had a positive affect on U.S. tech stocks over the week. In addition, positive economic news coming out…

An overall mixed week for markets, with three of the five major indexes seeing positive returns. Cooling inflation data has been welcomed by investors in the world’s major economies, as expectations of interest rates being cut in 2024 continue to…