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Week ending 8th May 2026.
11th May 2026
As can be seen from the accompanying table, markets broadly ended the week in the green. Traders noted that tariffs once again became a key talking point for Donald Trump during the week.
week ending 1st May 2026.
5th May 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table. Global equity markets demonstrated resilience against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and shifting monetary policy expectations.
week ending 24th April 2026.
27th April 2026
As shown in the accompanying table, returns were mixed this week. Markets navigated a complex backdrop dominated by ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Week ending 17th April 2026.
20th April 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table it was another positive week for global financial markets. Year to date, performance across equities has been strong, with markets now having largely recovered the losses seen in March during the escalation of the U.S.–Iran conflict. In the U.S. the S&P 500 reached a new all-time high this week, highlighting how quickly investor sentiment can improve once uncertainty begins to recede.
Week ending 10th April 2026.
13th April 2026
As shown in the accompanying table, financial markets experienced a notably more positive week, supported by improving sentiment following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran.
Week ending 3rd April 2026.
7th April 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table it was a more positive albeit short week for global financial markets with markets across the U.S., UK and Europe closed on Friday in observance of the Good Friday holiday.