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Week ending 10th July 2026
13th July 2026
As shown in the accompanying table, markets closed the week on a mixed footing. With economic data relatively light and investors awaiting the start of the second-quarter earnings season, it had been shaping up to be a relatively quiet week. However, markets were once again forced to navigate a fresh bout of geopolitical uncertainty as tensions between the United States and Iran intensified.
Week ending 3rd July 2026.
6th July 2026
Global equity markets delivered a positive performance during the holiday-shortened week, supported by easing inflation pressures in Europe, a soft US labour market report and resilient economic data from China.
Week ending 26th June 2026.
29th June 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table it was a choppy week for global financial markets, as investors digested earnings in technology companies and falling oil prices.
Week ending 19th June 2026.
22nd June 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was positive week for global financial markets following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding last week between the US and Iran which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days, as well as an end to fighting on all fronts and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Week ending 5th June 2026.
8th June 2026
Geopolitical developments remained firmly in focus this week, with progress on Middle East peace negotiations proving uneven, marked by intermittent progress followed by setbacks. While markets have largely avoided panic, uncertainty surrounding the conflict have continued to cloud the outlook, particularly for inflation and future interest rate expectations.