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…

Markets returns were mixed in a quiet week of stock market trading. Economic growth continued to deteriorate and investors remain focused on the next moves from central banks in light of falling inflation and declining economic activity. US stocks lead…

Another difficult week for global markets as Middle East tensions, higher interest rates for longer and mixed economic data releases keep investors on their toes. Corporate earnings from major US companies were a big focus of the week alongside much…

A difficult week for global markets – with rising geopolitical tensions spooking investors, amid fears that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may escalate further. Central banks remain wary of inflation concerns, despite the pause in interest rate rises,…

A mixed week for global markets– who continue to keep a watchful eye on data to get any clues of what may or may not happen with interest rates moving forwards. Central banks are beginning to signal a potential pause…

A mixed for markets and investors – who continue to keep a watchful eye on data to get any clues of what may or may not happen with interest rates moving forwards. In the US, employment data paints a nuanced…

All signs point to interest rates having to remain at higher levels for longer – and higher oil prices this week worked to reaffirm this expectation and weighing on markets. However, data from the US and Europe this week is…

Investor sentiment was dampened this week by suggestions from various central banks that interest rates may have to stay at higher levels for longer, despite the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan and the Swiss…

It was a mixed week for global markets, with many different factors impacting markets. The US saw indications that inflation is coming down. Japan was boosted by China’s economic data, though the impact on Chinese markets was more muted due…