Global Markets Global markets ended the week generally stronger, supported by softer US labour market data that reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening and improved investor sentiment. Equities: US markets performed strongly, led by the Nasdaq (+5.12%), with technology and growth stocks benefiting from lower rate expectations. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also posted solid gains. European equities advanced, with Germany’s DAX outperforming due to strong corpor

Global Markets Global markets finished the week stronger overall, supported by softer US labour market data, improved investor sentiment, and reduced expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening. Equities: US equities led global gains, with strong advances in the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones as lower rate-hike expectations benefited growth and technology stocks. European markets advanced, with Germany’s DAX outperforming on strong corporate earnings and better-than-ex

Global Markets Global markets finished the week higher overall, supported by softer US economic data, improving investor sentiment, and gains across most major equity markets, despite ongoing uncertainty around inflation and interest rates. Equities: US markets advanced, with gains in the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq as weaker labour market data reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening and supported technology stocks. European equities strengthened, led b

Global Markets Global markets delivered mixed results, with stronger performances in Europe and Asia offset by weakness in the United States and Australia as investors assessed earnings, inflation risks, and the prospect of higher interest rates for longer. Equities: US markets declined, led by weakness in technology and growth stocks amid concerns over AI-related spending, higher bond yields, and expectations of prolonged restrictive monetary policy. European markets advance

Global Markets Global markets delivered mixed performance, as softer US inflation supported currencies and bond markets, while geopolitical tensions and renewed weakness in technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment. Equities: US markets declined, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones falling as investors reassessed technology and AI valuations amid weaker sentiment and geopolitical uncertainty. European markets were mixed, with the FTSE 100 gaining on strength in defe

Global Markets Global markets delivered mixed results, with strength in US technology stocks and Hong Kong equities offset by weaker performances across Europe, Japan, and Australia as investors weighed inflation risks, geopolitics, and the interest-rate outlook. Equities: US markets were mixed but positive overall, with gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq driven by technology and AI-related stocks, while the Dow Jones edged lower. European equities declined, as renewed Middle Ea