This week’s market roundup takes a new format! We’re pleased to introduce regular video updates, directly from our Head of Investments, Andrew Prosser. Every Friday, Andy will be here for…

The British pound surged against the dollar to its highest level since January 2022 (£1 = $1.328) amid speculation over the U.S. Federal Reserve’s leadership. A Wall Street Journal report…

This week’s market roundup focuses on the wider macroeconomic picture, both in the US and the UK. GDP shrank in April in a blow to the UK’s Chancellor of the…

Despite the volatility experienced in equity markets earlier this year, global stocks have had their best month since 2023. Easing inflation and renewed trade tensions helped to boost stocks for…

The week got off to a roaring start, following two days of talks in Switzerland where the U.S. and China agreed to a 90‑day, reciprocal tariff rollback. Beijing cut duties…

The UK announced on Thursday that it had closed the first deal with the US since Trump’s trade war began. The deal included the tariffs on British steel imported to…

The U.S. equity market is continuing its bounce, with the S&P 500 advancing for eight consecutive trading days (likely nine if it finishes up on Friday, which looks likely). Investor…

The topic de jour in markets over the last couple of weeks has been the disconnect between US Treasury yields and the dollar. Typically, higher yields should attract foreign capital, …