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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.
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.
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.
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.
3rd June 2026
A combination of renewed enthusiasm for AI, diverging manufacturing trends, and unresolved geopolitical tensions has set the tone for markets this week. Excitement in the technology sector followed reports that Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT rival Claude, is taking steps towards a US stock market listing.
28th May 2026
Markets have experienced shifting sentiment so far in this holiday shortened week, with optimism around easing geopolitical tensions continuing to compete with caution as developments in the Middle East evolve.