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Market update – 9th September 2026.
9th September 2026
Global financial markets made a subdued start to the week, with US equity markets closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Meanwhile, escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the weekend provided support for oil prices, with Brent crude rising to just under $98 per barrel adding to inflation concerns.
Market update – 3rd September 2026.
3rd September 2026
In India, manufacturing PMI eased to 52.8 in August from 53.5 in July. While a reading above 50 still indicates expansion, the decline points to a slower pace of growth, with new orders, export demand and manufacturing output all losing momentum. Employment also fell for the first time in nearly two years, clearly signalling that businesses are becoming more cautious.
Market update – 26th August 2026.
26th August 2026
While it has been a positive week so far, market moves have been relatively subdued as investors look ahead to Nvidia's earnings release. As the semiconductor giant at the centre of the AI investment theme, its results are expected to provide an important gauge of AI-related demand.
Market update – 19th August 2026.
19th August 2026
This week in China, data revealed some moderation in the region’s economic momentum. Factory output grew 4.5% year on year in July, down from 5.3% in June. Compounding this, consumers also kept their purses firmly in their pockets, with retail sales growing by just 0.6%, compared with 1% in June. The significance of the data is being treated with some caution, with markets reluctant to interpret it too negatively at this stage.
Market update – 12th August 2026.
12th August 2026
Markets have started the week cautiously, with equities consolidating after last week’s strong rally. US equities have edged marginally lower, while European markets have remained relatively resilient, supported by stronger earnings.
Market update – 5th August 2026.
5th August 2026
Markets had a generally positive week this week, with equities rising, oil prices easing, and investors closely watching central bank policy, AI-driven growth, and developments in Japan's currency market.