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Week ending 2nd May 2025.
6th May 2025
Global equity markets moved higher this week as investor sentiment improved, driven by signs of progress in U.S. trade policy, better-than-expected corporate earnings, and mixed economic data that still offered glimmers of resilience.
Week ending 25th April 2025.
28th April 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, global markets staged an encouraging rebound this week, with renewed investor optimism helping to drive gains after U.S. stocks wobbled on Monday. Signs of easing trade tensions provided a key source of support.
Week ending 18th April 2025.
22nd April 2025
It was a shortened trading week in the West, with markets in the US, UK, and Europe closed for Good Friday, and UK and European bourses staying shut through Easter Monday. The week saw mixed performances across regions. UK and European equities ended the week higher, while US markets slipped.
Week ending 11th April 2025.
14th April 2025
This volatile week has underscored the value of maintaining a long-term focus. Markets endured a dramatic sequence of events—plunging early in the week as trade tensions flared, only to soar midweek after a surprise policy pivot from the White House. This highlights the importance of staying focused on long-term investment objectives rather than reacting to short-term market noise.
Week ending 4th April 2025.
7th April 2025
On 2nd April 2025, President Donald Trump announced a major shift in trade policy, introducing a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. The EU faces an additional 10%, while the UK avoids extra tariffs. China, Vietnam, and Thailand will see rates of 54%, 46%, and 36%, respectively. A separate 25% tariff will also apply to all foreign-made automobiles.
week ending 28th March 2025.
31st March 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was a broadly negative week for global financial markets. US markets struggled this week, with major indices closing lower as investors reacted to a combination of persistent inflation data and ongoing trade policy concerns.