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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.
Market update – 29th July 2026.
29th July 2026
Comments from President Trump on Monday suggested that diplomatic efforts to repair relations with Iran remain underway, with the US President stating that negotiations had been constructive and a deal could be reached in the near term. Iran, however, denied reports that it had requested talks with the US.
Market update – 22nd July 2026.
22nd July 2026
Markets had plenty to digest this week but got off to a positive start. UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.6% year-on-year in June from 2.8% in May, driven largely by lower motor fuel prices, particularly diesel, and easing food costs as input prices declined for the first time since January amid lower Brent crude prices.