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week ending 25th July 2025.
28th July 2025
In the U.S., both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached fresh record highs for the second week running. Market sentiment was lifted by announcements of new U.S. trade deals ahead of the 1st of August deadline. The Trump administration secured agreements with Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, while signs of progress in EU–U.S. trade talks added to the upbeat tone.
week ending 18th July 2025.
21st July 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, global financial markets had a broadly positive week, although European markets lagged behind their international peers. It was a busy week economic data wise and thankfully unwanted surprises were at a minimum whilst strong corporate earnings, steady consumer spending all helped keep investor sentiment buoyant.
week ending 11th July 2025.
14th July 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, markets posted a mixed performance this week. Investors largely took fresh tariff headlines and policy speculation in stride, with some indices even reaching record highs before ending the week on a more subdued note.
week ending 4th July 2025.
7th July 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets were mixed this week. It was relatively quiet, with only a few pieces of economic data to digest and U.S. traders off for the Fourth of July holiday on Friday.
week ending 27th June 2025.
30th June 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table financial markets wrapped up the week on a positive note and in some cases hit record highs. Markets were lifted by a wave of optimism following news that the US and China have officially signed a trade agreement.
week ending 20th June 2025.
23rd June 2025
Markets closed the week on a mixed note, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighing on sentiment. While global investors are cautious amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, markets showed a degree of resilience, especially in the UK, where the FTSE 100 fell 0.86% on the week.