It was a challenging week for markets globally, driven by continued news that the pace of the global economic growth is slowing, exacerbated by the spread of the delta variant and the impact this could have on economic growth. China’s regulatory crackdown on the private education sector proved to be much tougher than expected, sending concerns amongst investors globally.

Omnis Weekly Market Update - 2nd August 2021

It was a mixed week for markets globally. Most markets fell at the start of the week, but many recovered those losses. The spread of the delta variant and the likelihood that growth is slowing has impacted markets, but we saw some positive economic data coming out of Europe and some optimism return in the US as companies reported earnings.



Omnis Weekly Market Update - 26th July 2021

It was a mixed week for markets globally. Strong economic data has driven positive investor sentiment this week. This has been somewhat dampened by rises in infection rates due to the ‘delta’ variant of the coronavirus. Unemployment in many parts of the world appears to be coming down.


Omnis Weekly Market Update - 5th July 2021

After a difficult week for markets in the previous week, inflation fears appear to have calmed down this week, triggering most global markets to post gains last week. Countries continue on their path to reopening their economies wrapping up the first half of the year with an optimistic tone.

Omnis Weekly Market Update - 28 June 2021

The US Central Bank, The Federal Reserve, indicated that it may raise interest rates sooner than previously expected, sending markets globally tumbling down. Covid-19 cases in Europe and Japan fall, but England delays the full reopening of society.


Omnis Weekly Market Update - 21 June 2021

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Markets trod water last week – until Friday, when tame US employment data put paid to immediate concerns of inflation and rising interest rates, allowing equities to finish the week on a firmer footing. Investors are likely to remain sensitive to signs of inflation – or its absence – over the coming months.



Omnis Weekly Market Update PDF - 7 June 2021

Despite mixed economic data during the week, most stock markets globally ended the week positively. Many countries continue to grapple with surges in infections, whilst accelerating their vaccination rollouts. Inflation remains a concern among investors.

Omnis Weekly Market Update PDF - 1 June 2021

Investor sentiment was very weak, following a surprise increase in the US inflation figures for April 2021. Worries that a pick up in inflation would lead to higher interest rates weighed on markets across the world. Chinese stocks however, rose during the week.

Omnis Weekly Market Update PDF - 24 May 2021