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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.
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.
Seeing the Bigger Picture: Investing Beyond the Noise.
Market movements can often seem erratic when viewed day to day – prices rise one day, and fall the next, sometimes without any clear explanation. This short-term volatility is especially noticeable during periods of uncertainty, and it’s natural to feel unsettled.
Market Update – 24th April 2025
Market jitters spiked early in the week as President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy—especially targeting China—collided with his unusually sharp criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Labelling Powell a “loser” and “Mr. Too Late” for not slashing interest rates sooner, Trump stirred uncertainty across financial markets.
How financial coaching can help people get on track with their finances.
Almost a quarter of UK workers (23%) have had to borrow money from family and friends in the last year because of money worries, and almost a fifth have taken on debt (18%). It seems financial worries have become the new normal. With almost 14.6 million UK adults not coping financially or finding it difficult to cope, many are looking for ways to help ease the strain on their finances.
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. The week saw mixed performances across regions. UK and European equities ended the week higher, while US markets slipped.
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.
How employers are stepping up and helping people manage financial stress.
Money worries are having a detrimental impact on the workplace with our latest research finding that 40% of employees believe that it affects work performance by causing increased stress levels. One in ten (10%) say it has led to increased sick days.
Market Update – 9th April 2025.
After a stormy week, markets regained some composure on Tuesday, though some ended the day on a subdued note.
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.
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