Weekly Market Wrap
27th March 2026
Global markets weakened over the week as escalating Middle East tensions drove a sharp energy-led inflation shock, pushing U.S. yields higher (~4.4%) and weighing on risk assets, particularly equities and crypto. Volatility spiked (VIX ~31.1), triggering broad riskoff positioning, while commodities led by oil, remained the primary outperformers amid supply disruption concerns. Key Themes Energy […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
Weekly Market Wrap
30th January 2026
Global markets were shaped by cautious risk sentiment, mixed equity performance, and continued repricing in bond markets, alongside several notable policy and geopolitical developments during the week. Key Themes Markets remained cautious amid a “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment and rising long-end bond yields. Equity performance was mixed across regions, reflecting selective sector leadership and valuation […]
Weekly Market Wrap
23rd January 2025
Global markets were mixed during the week as elevated long-end bond yields and diverging central bank trajectories weighed on risk appetite. US equities were broadly flat with relative resilience in technology, while Indian equities corrected on valuation pressures, foreign outflows, and higher crude prices; European and Chinese equities remained subdued amid weak economic data and […]