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 […]