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13th November 2023
Central banks have been actively tempering market expectations for interest rate cuts this week, following pauses in monetary policy at their latest meetings. Markets rallied following the decisions last week with hopes the latest pause marks an end to monetary tightening.
6th November 2023
As you can see from the accompanying table, markets closed the week higher marking a refreshing departure from the negative sentiment that had prevailed in recent weeks. This week markets took on a more positive tone as investors monitored decisions from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
30th October 2023
There has been a lot of negative sentiment across markets amidst a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. History has shown that market recoveries can be rapid. It's crucial not to miss out on the potential turning point by exiting the market prematurely.
23rd October 2023
As demonstrated by the accompanying table, this week presented notable challenges for markets driven by geopolitical tensions that served to both elevate and dampen investor sentiment. Fears arising from the escalation of geopolitical tensions in Gaza have intensified concerns about potential disruptions in oil supplies
16th October 2023
This week witnessed a whirlwind of market activity, shaped by uncertainties surrounding interest rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices rose, Brent crude rose by 5.1% to $90.34 per barrel with concerns that conflict between Israel and Hamas could spread to the wider region.
9th October 2023
In recent times, the surge in bond yields has been a dominant factor shaping markets on the expectation that major central banks may hold rates for longer. Signs of robust economic data has raised concerns as of late about the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions.