23rd December 2024
It was a bumpy week for markets, with major indexes finishing broadly lower as investors reacted to central bank interest rate decisions and key economic updates. However, despite this short-term pullback, 2024 has been another strong year for equities, with solid performance in risk assets overall.
16th December 2024
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a mixed week for markets with key economic data points to digest, ahead of final interest rate decision meetings for major central banks.
9th December 2024
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was broadly a positive week for financial markets as the holiday season gets well under way.
2nd December 2024
Global financial markets posted gains last week, despite a subdued trading schedule in the US due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
25th November 2024
This week, global markets have been navigating heightened geopolitical turbulence with escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war.
18th November 2024
After reaching record highs, markets cooled this week as the euphoria surrounding President-elect Trump’s pro-business stance, dubbed the "Trump trade", faded.