Another strong week for markets, dominated by falling inflation in the US, data out of Europe suggesting that the economy might not suffer as much as originally expected and the surprise expansion of the economy in the UK during November.…
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Overall markets were positive over the week. Investors were broadly focussed on any indications that would allow central banks to slow down the pace at which they raise interest rates. Signs of economic slowdown and that inflation may soon begin…
It was a mixed week for markets around the world. In the US, investors continue to look for reasons for the Federal Reserve to slow its interest rate rises. High inflation and poor economic data in Japan weighed in markets,…
Markets around the world rallied, with the news that inflation appears to be slowing in the US boosting investor sentiment around the world. A relaxation in China’s zero-covid policies provided some further support in Asia. Meanwhile, economic contraction in the…
With the exception of the US, markets around the world rose during the week. A key focus for markets were the comments coming out of central banks in the UK and the US following interest rates hikes. In China, speculation…
Broadly speaking, markets had a strong week with continued focus on what central banks around the world are likely to do going forwards. Markets are expecting interest rate hikes to become smaller in size going forwards. In the UK, a…
Markets broke a string of losses with most major stock markets reporting positive returns for the week. All eyes remain on the Federal Reserve and how it continues to raise interest rates. Political turmoil dominated markets in the UK with…
Inflation in the US remains elevated, paving the way for further large interest rate hikes. Economic news out of China looks poor, but support from the central banks supported markets. The UK economy contracted in August and unemployment continued to…
Markets broke a string of losses with most major stock markets reporting positive returns for the week. All eyes were on economic data in the US and what this could mean for future interest rate hikes. Despite a very strong…