Goldilocks Mark 2

Global equities were broadly flat last week but lost 1.2% in sterling terms as the pound gained close to 2% against a weaker dollar, rising to $1.28. UK, European and … Read More

Rate Cut Reassessment

Global equities continued their upward path last week, posting a gain of around 0.5% in both local currency and sterling terms. This left markets up year-to-date some 4.5% on both … Read More

Arm and a Leg

Global equities had another positive week, rising slightly over 1.0% in both local currency and sterling terms. China fared best with a gain of 3.3% in sterling terms. But the … Read More

Jobs Galore

Global equities had a positive week, rising 1.0% in local currency terms and 1.4% in sterling terms. The US and Japan fared best, with gains of 1.8% and 2.0% in … Read More

Tech & Fed centre stage

Global equities rose 1.0% in sterling terms last week and the UK, Europe and China led the way with gains of around 2.5%. Markets took comfort from the latest economic … Read More

Rate cut hopes dented

Global equities edged higher last week but performance differed significantly between regions. US equities gained 1.7% in sterling terms on the back of a strong performance from the tech sector. … Read More

Inflation remains the key

Equity markets have had a somewhat choppy start to the new year following their strong gains late last year. They retreated 1-1.5% in the first week, only then to recover … Read More