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Weekly market review – 8 September 2025
Markets were mixed during the week, balancing between expectations of interest rates moving forwards, the direction of travel for global...
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Sep 83 min read


September market update - Global stock markets rally to record levels
Hopes of lower US interest rates and strong company earnings results drive share prices higher Record highs. Global stocks hit record...
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Sep 54 min read


Weekly Market Update – 1 September 2025
Global equities ease amid concerns surrounding geopolitical tensions and the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Chinese equities were again the standout performer for the week, rallying another 2.71%. US: Stocks ended the week modestly lower as markets headed into a holiday weekend Small-cap stocks performed best, with the Russell 2000 Index posting moderate gains and outperforming the S&P 500 Index for the third week in a row. Much of the attention was focused on chip
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Sep 13 min read


Weekly Market Update – 25 August 2025
Investor appetite for riskier assets globally was dampened by a pullback in the shares of U.S. mega-cap technology companies on concerns...
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Aug 253 min read


Weekly market update - 11 August 2025
Global equity markets rebounded strongly for the week on improving economic data and strong corporate earnings. European equities were...
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Aug 113 min read


August market update - Stocks push higher on trade deal optimism
Global equities climbed in July as renewed hopes for trade agreements buoyed investor sentiment. All-time highs. Global stocks enjoyed...
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Aug 84 min read


Weekly Market Update – 4 August 2025
A positive week for global equities, driven by the announcement of multiple trade deals ahead of the upcoming reciprocal tariff deadline....
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Aug 33 min read


Weekly Market Update – 28 July 2025
A positive week for global equities, driven by the announcement of multiple trade deals ahead of the upcoming reciprocal tariff deadline....
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Jul 283 min read


Weekly market update - 21 July 2025
A muted week in markets with different drivers around the world. In the US, corporate results and a strong consumer help markets. In...
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Jul 213 min read


Weekly market update - 14 July 2025
A fairly muted week for markets in terms of news, with mixed performances across the world during the week. Tariffs took centre stage...
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Jul 143 min read


Weekly market update - 7th July 2025
A muted week for markets in terms of news, with mixed returns across the world during the week. In the US, we saw markets reach new...
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Jul 73 min read


July market update - Markets resilient amid Middle East conflict
Stocks surge despite geopolitical uncertainty, with the FTSE 100 and US markets leading the way President Trump eases back on tariffs. It...
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Jul 34 min read


Weekly Market update - 30 June 2025
A positive week for markets around the world – primarily driven by the de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, sprinkled with some...
stefanl6
Jun 303 min read


Middle Eastern Conflict
Geopolitical tensions drive oil price volatility and why staying invested matters. Following years of mounting tensions between Israel...
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Jun 243 min read


Investing for Children
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to ensure that your children have a bright and secure future. One way to do this is by...
stefanl6
Jun 183 min read


Weekly Market Update – 16 June 2025
A week dominated by the escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, sending oil prices higher and markets lower. Other...
stefanl6
Jun 164 min read


Weekly Market Update
Last weeks performance - major stock markets A more muted week for global markets. In the US, trade talks continue to be the focus, and...
stefanl6
Jun 93 min read


June market update - Global markets climb on tariff truce
A temporary easing in US–China trade tensions and better-than-expected economic data lifted markets Markets rise on trade relief. Markets...
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Jun 64 min read


How to recover from a financial scam
Knowing what to do if you’ve been scammed and where to get help is crucial. Here are five key steps to recover from a financial scam. ...
stefanl6
May 303 min read


First-time buyer benefits - what schemes are available?
Any first-time buyer trying to save up for a deposit to purchase their first home may feel daunted by how expensive the housing market...
stefanl6
May 233 min read
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