Global equities were broadly flat in local currency terms last week for the second week running. However, the pound slipped back from its recent high against the dollar, leading to … Read More
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
There is life beyond the Magnificent Seven
Global equities last week gained a further 1% or so in both local currency and sterling terms, bringing their gains year-to-date on both measures to around 6.5%. With performance diverging … 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
The sky has cleared, for now
Investment markets had quite a volatile 2023 but ended on a strong note with most markets posting significant gains over the year. Global equities returned as much as 22.1% in … Read More