A week dominated by developments in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have escalated further over the weekend after markets closed. This update covers the week ending 20th June and is likely to be a key driver of markets in the coming week.&…

A week dominated by the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, sending oil prices higher and markets lower. Other factors included developments in trade negotiations and a focus on economic news.Weekly markets in briefUS: Week starts with…

Global Markets: Trade talks continue, jobs hold strong, and mixed signals from AsiaA more muted week for global markets. In the US, trade talks continue to be the focus, and the jobs market appears to be more resilient than many expected. Europe appears t…

A more muted week for global markets, but with plenty of moving parts coming out of US trade policy. From an announcement regarding negotiations with the European Union and speculation regarding a US-Japan trade deal, to the ruling from the U.S. Court of …

Markets React: Trade Tensions Ease, But Uncertainty RemainsGlobal market reacted positively to a de-escalation in trade tensions between the US and China – with the US stock market posting some strong returns during the week. Investors remained conc…