Stocks fall on cautious Fed Major global stock markets fell over the week as investors reassessed their expectations for 2025 interest rate cuts following cautious commentaries from central banks.

Global market returns were broadly negative last week as central banks continued to get to grips with stubborn inflation, while investors debated the actions and policies of governments and central banks across the globe.

Last week was broadly positive for stock markets, with highlights including positive US labour market data, expectations of new China stimulus, and an ending to France’s political troubles.     

Global market returns were broadly positive last week as investor sentiment was dominated by two major headlines. One being the plans of President-elect Donald Trump to impose additional tariffs on the imports of Mexico, Canada and China, and secondly, t…

Inflation and economic activity data were at the front of investors’ minds this week as figures were reported across major economies.