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market update – 4th November 2026.
4th November 2026
This week’s market narrative has been shaped by fresh PMI data, expectations surrounding the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision, and the U.S. midterm elections, with investors assessing the implications for the economic and geopolitical outlook.
market update - 28th October 2026.
28th October 2026
Markets have made a mixed start to the week. US equities have rebounded, led by a recovery in technology and AI-related shares as investors look ahead to a busy slate of Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. In contrast, the FTSE 100 has lagged, weighed down by weakness in HSBC following its latest results and a degree of caution ahead of the UK Budget.
market update – 21st October 2026.
21st October 2026
UK labour market data offered a mixed picture this week. Unemployment fell to 4.7% in the three months to August, down from 4.9% and below expectations. However, job vacancies continued to decline, reaching their lowest level since 2021, suggesting that employers remain cautious about recruitment.
Market update – 7th October 2026
7th October 2026
Markets have made a strong start to the week, with sentiment supported by easing inflationary pressures and lower bond yields. European equities finished mostly higher on Tuesday as softer oil prices and a slight fall in French government bond yields boosted investor confidence.
Market update – 30th September 2026.
30th September 2026
Markets have had a cautious start to the week, with equities drifting lower as a selloff in government bonds weighed on risk appetite. U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Tuesday as investors increasingly priced in a higher-for-longer interest rate environment, with the move reverberating across global fixed income markets and pushing sovereign bond yields higher in other major economies.