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Market Update - 29th October 2025
29th October 2025
Global equity markets kicked off the week on a strong footing after signs emerged that Washington and Beijing have agreed to pause their trade confrontation. The tariff increases on Chinese imports that were expected to land on the 9th of November now appear to be on hold.
Market Update - 22nd October 2025
22nd October 2025
UK inflation held steady at 3.8% in September, marking the third consecutive month at that level and delivering a welcome upside surprise for both markets and consumers. The breakdown showed food inflation easing further and price pressures moderating in recreational categories.
Market Update - 15th October 2025.
15th October 2025
This week, headlines shouted loudly that the UK’s unemployment rate hit its highest level in four years, having ticked up to 4.8% in the three months to August.
Market Update - 8th October 2025
8th October 2025
Across the Eurozone, retail activity showed only marginal improvement in August, inching up by 0.1% - a weaker outcome than most economists had predicted. Year-on-year, sales were 1% higher, pointing to a modest degree of resilience in consumer spending.
Market Update - 1st October 2025.
1st October 2025
Recent comments from Bank of Japan officials opened the door to further rate hikes, but fresh data may temper that stance.
Market Update - 24th September 2025
24th September 2025
Markets adopted a subdued tone this week as investors faced a limited flow of economic data. One notable development was news that US–India trade talks may become more complicated by the issue of India’s purchases of Russian oil - an unusual factor, given that such negotiations typically exclude third-party relationships.