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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.
3rd February 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was generally a positive week for markets. In the US, however, stocks ended lower after what began as a volatile week.
27th January 2025
As shown in the accompanying table, it was broadly a positive week for financial markets. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House was the main focus for investors, as he signed a series of executive orders on his first day back.
20th January 2025
Stocks climbed this week, fuelled by economic data that reinforced expectations for central banks to maintain supportive policies, as well as solid corporate earnings.
13th January 2025
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets were mixed this week. It was another short week for US markets, which were closed on Thursday, 9th January, in observance of a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter.