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23rd March 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table markets remained on edge over the week which was packed with war headlines and central bank interest rate decisions. Central banks are understandably cautious about reacting to near-term market moves that may prove temporary.
16th March 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global markets closed the week lower. It was another volatile week across the board as investors reacted to headlines dominated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent dramatic swings in oil prices which touched $120 per barrel on Monday before falling rapidly sub $90 and finishing the week nearer $100.
9th March 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global financial markets closed the week significantly lower as sentiment was weighed down by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
2nd March 2026
Global financial markets navigated a mixed and somewhat choppy landscape this past week as investors balanced robust corporate earnings against a complex backdrop of geopolitical developments and shifting expectations within the technology sector.
23rd February 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a positive week for global financial markets. Trading conditions were relatively quiet, however, as U.S. markets were closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day, and volumes were further thinned by the Lunar New Year holiday across China.
16th February 2026
Overall, global market performance was mixed: US equities declined amid concerns around the potential disruption caused by rapid advances in AI, while the UK, Europe, and markets across Asia and emerging economies fared comparatively better.