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Week ending 26th September 2025.
29th September 2025
Global markets were mixed last week, with U.S. stocks pulling back as hawkish central bank commentary tempered investor optimism following recent gains. Major U.S. indices ended the week slightly lower, reflecting cautious sentiment after Federal Reserve officials dampened expectations for further rate cuts.
Week ending 19th September 2025.
22nd September 2025
Markets ended the week mixed across regions, with US equities advancing to record highs, UK indices drifting lower, and Chinese benchmarks weakening as fresh economic data shaped expectations for monetary policy.
Week ending 12th September 2025.
15th September 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets around the world moved higher this week as investors continued to position for looser U.S. monetary policy and looked past mixed economic signals. Notably, markets largely shrugged off geopolitical noise this week, focusing instead on domestic data.
Week ending 5th September 2025.
8th September 2025
US equities ended the holiday-shortened week on a mixed note. Tech stocks led the gains, with Apple and Alphabet rallying after an antitrust ruling proved less severe than expected. Smaller-cap stocks also advanced, buoyed by expectations that falling interest rates could offer support. Broader benchmarks were more subdued, with early gains on Friday fading as caution set in.
Week ending 29th August 2025.
1st September 2025
As shown in the table, it was a mixed week for markets. It was a shortened trading week in the UK, with markets closed on Monday for the bank holiday. US markets also saw light volumes ahead of the long weekend with markets closed for Labor Day on Monday 1st September.
Week ending 22nd August 2025.
26th August 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table global financial markets closed the week on a surprisingly firm footing after a volatile few sessions dominated by US technology losses, weak retail earnings, and anticipation around Federal Reserve policy.