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Week ending 11th April 2025.
14th April 2025
This volatile week has underscored the value of maintaining a long-term focus. Markets endured a dramatic sequence of events—plunging early in the week as trade tensions flared, only to soar midweek after a surprise policy pivot from the White House. This highlights the importance of staying focused on long-term investment objectives rather than reacting to short-term market noise.
Week ending 4th April 2025.
7th April 2025
On 2nd April 2025, President Donald Trump announced a major shift in trade policy, introducing a 10% baseline tariff on all imports. The EU faces an additional 10%, while the UK avoids extra tariffs. China, Vietnam, and Thailand will see rates of 54%, 46%, and 36%, respectively. A separate 25% tariff will also apply to all foreign-made automobiles.
week ending 28th March 2025.
31st March 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was a broadly negative week for global financial markets. US markets struggled this week, with major indices closing lower as investors reacted to a combination of persistent inflation data and ongoing trade policy concerns.
week ending 21st March 2025.
24th March 2025
As you can see, markets broadly closed the week higher, with interest rate decisions taking centre stage. Investors got a boost Wednesday as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25%-4.5% and signalled confidence in short-term stability. In response, US stocks rallied, closing higher as the Fed met expectations.
Week ending 14th March 2025.
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.
Week ending 7th march 2025.
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.