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Week ending 16th January.
19th January 2026
Global markets ended the week in a more cautious mood after a strong start to January, with equities consolidating near record highs as investors digested earnings, shifting policy signals, and renewed geopolitical noise. In the U.S., major indices briefly touched fresh highs before easing back.
Week ending 9th January 2026.
12th January 2026
This week in China, headline CPI for December rose 0.8% year-on-year, while core inflation - excluding volatile categories such as food and energy - held at 1.2%.
Week ending 2nd January 2026.
5th January 2026
Trading volumes were thin over the Christmas and New Year period, with many major exchanges closed or operating on reduced hours. As a result, market activity was subdued, and price moves were generally modest.
Week ending 19th December.
22nd December 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a broadly positive week for global financial markets and, for many, the final full trading week of 2025. Monetary policy dominated the headlines, particularly in the UK, where the Bank of England (BoE) delivered its closely watched December policy decision.
Week ending 12th December.
15th December 2025
As the accompanying table shows, it was a mixed week for financial markets, as investors navigated a mix of central bank decisions, earnings surprises and economic data.
Week ending 5th December.
8th December 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a mixed week; however, some financial markets eked out modest gains. Investors were reluctant to take strong positions ahead of a series of closely watched central bank decisions.