A positive week for global markets, as hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire helped push oil prices lower, easing inflation concerns and supporting investor sentiment across multiple asset classes.
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The annual inflation rate in the UK fell to 2.8% in April 2026, Nvidia delivered record earnings, SpaceX filed for a $1.75 trillion IPO, and OpenAI is preparing to follow.
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US stock markets hit fresh record highs midweek before a hotter-than-expected American inflation report cooled things off on Friday.
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A week of central bank decisions and Big Tech earnings showed dispersion across regions. With oil at $126 on Middle East tensions, commodities and diversifying assets remained useful in portfolios.
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The Strait of Hormuz is on hold - Emerging Markets found room to breathe. Record TSMC and SK Hynix profits, driven by AI spend, supported equities as local bonds rebounded. Noise is loud, but fundamentals are intact.
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US President Trump’s statements on the Gulf war on Friday triggered optimism in markets, anticipated by oil traders. However, statements from Iran and weekend events reversed some of that optimism.
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A ceasefire between the US and Iran gave markets a lift last week, with stocks and bonds both rising. The situation remains uncertain, but it was a welcome change of direction.
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Global markets rose in a shortened week, led by the US, UK and Continental Europe. Developments in the Middle East drove volatility. It's important to stay invested.
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Escalating conflict in the Middle East and a surprisingly weak US jobs report unsettled markets this week. With oil spiking and uncertainty rising, diversification once again proved its importance.
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Markets reacted relatively modestly to events in the Middle East over the weekend, while AI disruption continues to reshape parts of the tech sector. Diversification & valuation discipline remain central in navigating change.
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The UK looks towards rate cuts next month as inflation drops & the labour market cools. In the US, the picture is less clear, as shown in the Fed's minutes, & as the US Supreme Court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal.
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Optimism surged after Sanae Takaichi’s election victory, with the MSCI Japan up +5.9% last week. US annual inflation cooled to 2.4%, while China’s slowed to 0.2%.
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Prime Minister Takaichi secures a strong majority government in Japan, smoothing the way forward for her mandate. The US government reopens, and the Bank of England keep rates on hold.
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Global markets were mixed last week as the Federal Reserve held rates steady and political developments in the US reassured investors on inflation control. Commodities performed strongly overall. Read our latest market commentary: https://t.co/XwtTSJ2RTH
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Although global equities declined over the week, previously unloved areas like UK and US medium and smaller-sized companies, and some cheaper segments of Emerging Markets, have been outperforming this year
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