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17th June 2025
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8th May 2025
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Market Update – 8th May 2025.
On Monday, the Caixin PMI revealed a slowdown in activity in the Chinese economy, with the index slipping to 50.7 in April from 51.9 in March. Although this marked the 28th straight month of expansion, it was the weakest reading since September 2024, reflecting growing uncertainty in the service sector.
2nd May 2025
Finance
Week ending 2nd 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.
30th April 2025
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Market Update – 30th April 2025.
Markets have lacked clear direction this week, as a period of relative calm settled over the economic data landscape. With fewer surprises on that front, investor focus shifted toward upcoming earnings from major corporations and the release of key economic indicators that’s kept them cautious so far.
25th April 2025
Finance
Week ending 25th 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.
18th April 2025
Finance
Week ending 18th 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.
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16th April 2025
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Market Update – 16th April 2025.
This last week has brought calmer waters for global financial markets, with volatility easing across major regions. It’s a shortened trading week in the UK, Europe, and the US, with markets closed on Good Friday, and UK and European exchanges also shut on Easter Monday.
11th April 2025
Finance
Week ending 11th 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.
9th April 2025
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Market Update – 9th April 2025.
After a stormy week, markets regained some composure on Tuesday, though some ended the day on a subdued note. A sizeable rally followed the opening bell, sparked by signs that the U.S. might enter negotiations to reduce tariffs on key trading partners.
4th April 2025
Finance
Week ending 4th 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.
2nd April 2025
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Market Update – 2nd April 2025.
On Tuesday, the FTSE 100 and European stocks saw positive gains, while US stocks fluctuated before closing marginally higher. As we expected, reports this week suggest that the tariffs announced will be the highest amount set, giving countries the opportunity to take steps to bring the tariff amount down.
28th March 2025
Finance
week ending 28th March 2025.
As shown in the accompanying table, it was a broadly negative week for global financial markets.
