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Week ending 21st August 2026.
24th August 2026
Global financial markets closed the week on a mixed note, with investor attention focused on inflation data from the UK and eurozone, alongside the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting. Rising bond yields initially weighed on equity markets, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, as investors reconsidered the outlook for interest rates.
week ending 14th August 2026.
17th August 2026
It was a relatively quiet week for global financial markets, with limited economic data and few market-moving corporate results to digest. Technology stocks performed strongly, while Asian equities also advanced, with South Korea’s KOSPI among the notable performers.
Week ending 7th August 2026.
10th August 2026
Reports indicated that China’s trade surplus widened to $112.5bn in July, slightly below June’s level but still ahead of market expectations. Exports in U.S. dollar terms grew more strongly than forecast, supported by robust global demand for AI infrastructure and related Chinese-manufactured goods.
Week ending 31st July 2026.
3rd August 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table it was broadly a positive week for global financial markets. While markets finished the week relatively steady, sentiment shifted repeatedly as investors assessed the outlook for inflation, interest rates and the sustainability of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven earnings growth.
Week ending 24th July 2026.
27th July 2026
Market returns were broadly positive across regions, although US equities lagged and Ireland finished marginally lower. Investors digested a generally strong earnings season. However, higher oil prices, concerns about elevated technology investment, and renewed trade tensions contributed to a more cautious market tone.
Week ending 17th July 2026.
20th July 2026
It was an eventful week for markets, with investors digesting a busy calendar of second-quarter earnings, economic data and rising geopolitical tensions. While technology companies delivered another round of impressive earnings, tech stocks nevertheless pulled back, weighing on US and Asian markets.