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Market update - 15th July 2026
15th July 2026
This week, attention turned to comments from President Donald Trump, who threatened to reinstate restrictions targeting Iranian oil exports and proposed imposing a 20% toll on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The remarks raised concerns over potential supply disruptions and were enough to send brent crude oil futures up to $87 dollars per barrel. Despite the rally in energy prices, equity markets remained resilient, supported by a softer-than-expected US inflation report.
Market update – 8th July 2026.
8th July 2026
Global markets enjoyed a positive start to the week as easing energy prices and continued optimism surrounding artificial intelligence (‘AI’) supported investor sentiment, while attention remained focused on monetary policy, geopolitical developments and political events across Europe.
Market update – 1st July 2026.
1st July 2026
With relatively few major macroeconomic developments to drive markets this week, investors refocused on AI and big tech, providing fresh momentum for U.S. equities. Renewed buying interest in large-cap technology and semiconductor stocks helped push the Nasdaq and S&P 500 higher, underscoring continued confidence in companies expected to benefit from continuing adoption of artificial intelligence.
Market update - 24th June 2026
24th June 2026
So far this week, investor attention has been split between developments in UK politics, progress in Iran-related peace talks, and fresh news from the world's largest technology firms.
Market update – 17th June 2026.
17th June 2026
This week, markets have been driven by the sharp drop in oil prices following the U.S.–Iran peace framework, the powerful relief rally in global equities led by tech and the SpaceX IPO, and shifting expectations ahead of new federal reserve chair, Kevin Warsh’s first monetary policy meeting.
Market update – 10th June 2026.
10th June 2026
This week, China announced that its trade surplus expanded by more than expected in May. In dollar terms, the surplus widened to $105.43 billion from $84.80 billion in April, driven by another strong month for exports, which rose 19.4% year-on-year.