31st March 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was a broadly negative week for global financial markets. US markets struggled this week, with major indices closing lower as investors reacted to a combination of persistent inflation data and ongoing trade policy concerns.
24th March 2025
As you can see, markets broadly closed the week higher, with interest rate decisions taking centre stage. Investors got a boost Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% and signalled confidence in short-term stability. In response, US stocks rallied, closing higher as the Fed met expectations.
17th March 2025
It’s been another week full of trade rhetoric. Mid-week, the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The duties were announced in mid-February as stock market investors cheered President Trump's 'America first' agenda which saw only Mexico, Canada, and China come under initial pressure.
10th March 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, financial markets broadly declined this week. Ongoing uncertainty—markets’ greatest foe—and shifting policies weighed on investor sentiment.
3rd March 2025
U.S. stocks ended the week lower, weighed down by the “Magnificent Seven.” Nvidia’s Q4 earnings beat expectations but revealed a slowdown in data centre revenue growth.
24th February 2025
This week in financial markets, key economic indicators and central bank minutes provided mixed signals, contributing to a cautious tone for global markets.