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17th March 2025
It’s been another week full of trade rhetoric. Mid-week, the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The duties were announced in mid-February as stock market investors cheered President Trump's 'America first' agenda which saw only Mexico, Canada, and China come under initial pressure.
10th March 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, financial markets broadly declined this week. Ongoing uncertainty—markets’ greatest foe—and shifting policies weighed on investor sentiment.
3rd March 2025
U.S. stocks ended the week lower, weighed down by the “Magnificent Seven.” Nvidia’s Q4 earnings beat expectations but revealed a slowdown in data centre revenue growth.
24th February 2025
This week in financial markets, key economic indicators and central bank minutes provided mixed signals, contributing to a cautious tone for global markets.
17th February 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was broadly a positive week for financial markets. US stocks closed the week on a positive note as investor sentiment steadied, fuelled by growing recognition that President Trump’s tough rhetoric on tariffs was likely a strategic negotiating tactic
10th February 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was a mixed week for financial markets. U.S. stocks stumbled early on due to new tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations with Canada, Mexico, and China, which unsettled markets despite prior mentions by Trump.