Weekly Market Wrap
06th March 2026
Global markets moved into a risk-off phase during the week ending 6 March 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a sharp surge in oil prices, and weaker-than-expected U.S. labour market data. The combination of rising energy prices and slowing employment growth complicated the macro-outlook, increasing volatility across equities and rates. Meanwhile, […]
Weekly Market Wrap
20th February 2026
Global markets stabilized during the week as trade-policy volatility and geopolitical developments reshaped risk premia. The Supreme Court ruling against key elements of President Trump’s tariff framework briefly reduced trade friction risk, but the administration’s subsequent 10% temporary global tariff reinstated uncertainty. Equity flows rebounded as AI-driven de-risking eased, oil recovered on renewed Middle East […]
Weekly Market Wrap
13th February 2026
Global markets transitioned into a higher-volatility regime during the week as AI-related disruption concerns broadened across sectors, even as macro fundamentals remained supportive. Softer US inflation increased demand for Treasuries as markets raised expectations of Fed easing, creating a supportive policy backdrop even as growth equity valuations continued to adjust. Key Themes AI Anxiety & […]
Weekly Market Wrap
6th February 2026
Global markets were shaped by sectoral rotation, moderating US growth signals, and selective repricing across commodities and speculative assets, alongside key central bank and geopolitical developments during the week. Key Themes Recent US data suggests the job market is slowing. Hiring was weak (ADP +22k; typically, ~150K seen as a number for healthy economy) and […]