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Week ending 22nd August 2025.
26th August 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table global financial markets closed the week on a surprisingly firm footing after a volatile few sessions dominated by US technology losses, weak retail earnings, and anticipation around Federal Reserve policy.
week ending 15th august.
18th August 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table it was another positive week for global equities. There was plenty of economic data for investors to digest as well as key geopolitical developments on Friday in the form of talks between the US and Russia in Alaska.
week ending 8th august.
11th August 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table markets closed the week on a strong note, buoyed by a weak US July jobs report, a surge in tech stocks, solid quarterly earnings, and optimism over potential progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
week ending 1st August 2025.
4th August 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets lost momentum at the end of the week. It was a week of mixed messages for markets as strong US data, solid tech earnings, and a steady Federal Reserve were overshadowed by geopolitics.
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.