Weekly Market Wrap
20th March 2026
Markets were driven by an escalation in Middle East tensions, which pushed oil volatility and triggered a sharp repricing of inflation and rates. Bond yields rose, equities declined, and VIX remained elevated at 27, reflecting sustained volatility. Key Themes Geopolitics Driving Volatility and Risk-Off: The escalation in the Iran conflict, including disruptions to the Strait […]
Weekly Market Wrap
13th March 2026
Global markets experienced heightened volatility with VIX reaching 27.2 during the week as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a sharp rise in oil prices and increased uncertainty around global energy supply. The resulting surge in crude prices pushed inflation expectations higher and drove a rise in government bond yields, weighing on equity […]
Weekly Market Wrap
27th February 2026
The week was defined by rising geopolitical risk, valuation recalibration in equities, and defensive positioning across asset classes. While macro data remained broadly stable, markets shifted focus toward liquidity concerns in private credit, sector-specific weakness in financials, and escalating Middle East tensions that intensified into the weekend. Key Themes Geopolitical Escalation: U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran […]