Global stock markets had generally good returns last week: the US, China, UK & Europe seeing whilst Japan falling in value. Market sentiment was again driven by the trajectory of interest rates for developed economies. There was more positive news f…

Global stock markets had mixed returns last week: the US, Japan, and China saw declines, while Europe and the UK experienced gains. Market volatility was primarily concentrated in bonds, where prices fell sharply due to concerns about the UK government's …

Commentary    US: Stocks fall on cautious Fed commentary US stock indices were mixed during the holiday-shortened week, although broad gains on Friday helped most stock indices finish slightly higher. Underperformance at the beginning of the wee…

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.