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week ending 6th November 2026.
9th November 2026
It was an eventful week for global equity markets as markets processed the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections, concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) valuations, and the outlook for interest rates. Earlier in the week global equities had welcomed the Democrats’ sweeping victory, which secured control of both chambers of Congress.
week ending 30th October 2026.
2nd November 2026
As shown in the accompanying table, global equity markets posted a more positive performance over the week, with Europe and the UK proving relatively resilient despite weaker returns from the U.S. and emerging markets. Regional sentiment was supported by strong earnings from energy companies, while results across other sectors were more mixed.
week ending 23rd October 2026.
26th October 2026
Global markets finished the week under pressure as investors reconsidered the cost of artificial intelligence (AI) investment alongside higher energy prices and geopolitical risk. Renewed Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia heightened fears of supply disruption, sending Brent crude above $116 a barrel by Friday’s close.
week ending 16th October 2026.
19th October 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global equity markets delivered contrasting performances this week, with renewed selling in technology shares weighing heavily on Wall Street and parts of Asia, while UK and European equities proved more resilient. Concerns over the scale of investment in artificial intelligence, alongside persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, dominated market sentiment.
Week ending 9th October 2026.
12th October 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global equity markets delivered mixed returns last week, amid further volatility in oil prices, government bonds and technology shares. The US index gained 1.24%, while UK equities rose 0.95%, outperforming both broader European markets and Irish equities.
Week ending 2nd October 2026.
5th October 2026
Much of the attention has been on bond markets. The US 10-year Treasury yield briefly reached 5.34% on Thursday, its highest level since 2002, while the 30-year yield moved towards 5.7%. In the UK, the 30-year gilt yield moved above 6% for the first time since 1998, with longer-term borrowing costs also rising across Europe and Japan.