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Market Update – 28th August 2025.
28th August 2025
Not long after President Trump imposed a 25% penalty on India over its purchases of Russian oil and weapons, a new wave of tariffs - this time 50% on Indian goods - come into force. Economists warn that such steep trade barriers could weigh heavily on Indian workers, many of whom are employed in labour-intensive export facing industries
Market Update - 20th August 2025
20th August 2025
This morning’s inflation data for the UK showed inflation came in hotter than expected for July, rising to 3.8% compared with 3.6% in June. The core rate also increased to 3.8%. A sharp rise in plane ticket prices accounted for a large share of the monthly increase, with fares jumping 30% due to the timing of the summer holiday season.
Market Update - 13th August 2025.
13th August 2025
On Monday, the UK unemployment rate held steady at 4.7% in the three months to June. While the headline figure suggests stability, underlying data points to a gradual softening in the labour market, with payrolls falling for six consecutive months and job vacancies continuing to decline.
Market Update - 6 August 2025.
6th August 2025
Some encouraging PMI data emerged from Asia this week. In Japan, services sector activity picked up pace in July, with the Services PMI rising to 53.6 from 51.7 in June, which marks the strongest expansion since February.
Market Update - 30th July 2025.
30th July 2025
It has been a week of little economic data for markets to process. Euro area inflation currently stands at 2% - matching the ECB’s target.
Market Update - 23rd July 2025.
23rd July 2025
Market performance has been mixed this week as earnings season gets underway and President Donald Trump’s 1 August trade deadline approaches.