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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.
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.