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18th March 2026
Market update - 18th March 2026
On Monday, data from China showed industrial output grew by 6.3% over January-February, up from 5.2% in December. Retail sales also picked up, rising 2.8% compared with 0.9% at the end of 2025.
16th March 2026
Week ending 13th March 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global markets closed the week lower. It was another volatile week across the board as investors reacted to headlines dominated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the subsequent dramatic swings in oil prices which touched $120 per barrel on Monday before falling rapidly sub $90 and finishing the week nearer $100.
11th March 2026
Market update - 11th March 2026
Markets fell on Monday as investors reacted to developments in the Middle East and rising oil prices, which reignited concerns about renewed energy‑driven inflation. Oil briefly surged to nearly $120 per barrel, its highest level since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
9th March 2026
Week ending 6th March 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, global financial markets closed the week significantly lower as sentiment was weighed down by the escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
4th March 2026
Market update - 4th March 2026
Day five of the US–Israel conflict with Iran continues to unfold. Reports suggest that financial markets have reacted largely in line with expectations. Although markets initially reacted calmly on Monday, sentiment weakened considerably yesterday.
4th March 2026
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2nd March 2026
Initial Market Reaction to the Conflict in the Middle East
The geopolitical landscape shifted over the weekend following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. While military action of this magnitude naturally dominates headlines, tensions in the region have been building for several months.
2nd March 2026
Week ending 27th February 2026
Global financial markets navigated a mixed and somewhat choppy landscape this past week as investors balanced robust corporate earnings against a complex backdrop of geopolitical developments and shifting expectations within the technology sector.
25th February 2026
Market update - 25th February 2026
Markets rallied last week off the back of the recent Supreme Court ruling that declared many of the Trump administration tariffs unlawful. However, the White House has maintained that it will proceed with a new global tariff regime.
23rd February 2026
Week ending 20th February 2026
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a positive week for global financial markets. Trading conditions were relatively quiet, however, as U.S. markets were closed on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day, and volumes were further thinned by the Lunar New Year holiday across China.
18th February 2026
Market update - 18th February 2026
This week, trading volumes were lower, partly because U.S. markets were closed on Monday and both Mainland China and Hong Kong were also shut.
16th February 2026
Week ending 13th February 2026
There was a substantial amount of economic data for markets to absorb this week. Overall, global market performance was mixed: US equities declined amid concerns around the potential disruption caused by rapid advances in AI, while the UK, Europe, and markets across Asia and emerging economies fared comparatively better.