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Week ending 17th November 2023.
20th November 2023
Lower inflation rates in the US and UK have injected a fresh wave of optimism among investors. This week, we saw a robust rally in the markets, sparking beliefs that central banks may be hitting the ceiling on interest rates. It looks like the Fed are now getting to have their cake and eat it, too! On Thursday, US retail sales demonstrated that consumers are feeling the pinch of higher borrowing costs after splurging over the summer,
Week ending 10th November 2023.
13th November 2023
Central banks have been actively tempering market expectations for interest rate cuts this week, following pauses in monetary policy at their latest meetings. Markets rallied following the decisions last week with hopes the latest pause marks an end to monetary tightening.
week ending 3rd November 2023.
6th November 2023
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets closed the week higher marking a refreshing departure from the negative sentiment that had prevailed in recent weeks. This week markets took on a more positive tone as investors monitored decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Week ending 27th October 2023.
30th October 2023
There has been a lot of negative sentiment across markets amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. History has shown that market recoveries can be rapid. It's crucial not to miss out on the potential turning point by exiting the market prematurely.
Week ending 20th October 2023.
23rd October 2023
As demonstrated by the accompanying table, this week presented notable challenges for markets driven by geopolitical tensions that served to both elevate and dampen investor sentiment. Fears arising from the escalation of geopolitical tensions in Gaza have intensified concerns about potential disruptions in oil supplies
Week ending 13th October 2023.
16th October 2023
This week witnessed a whirlwind of market activity, shaped by uncertainties surrounding interest rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices rose, Brent crude rose by 5.1% to $90.34 per barrel with concerns that conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread to the wider region.