The unveiling of a range of stimulus measures in Beijing undoubtedly took first place as highlight of the week. The local A share market climbed by 15.7% whilst in Hong … Read More

The big event last week was the Federal Reserve’s decision to kick off the US rate-cutting cycle with a bumper 0.5% cut, rather than the more normal 0.25%. The meetings … Read More

The latest equity correction was as short-lived as the previous one in early August and rather less severe. Global equities bounced some 3% last week in both local currency and … Read More

Global equities fell 3.8% in both local currency and sterling terms last week, bringing back memories of the short but sharp market correction in early August. The latest losses were … Read More

Markets were quietish last week, leaving investors undisturbed for the most part to enjoy the last of the summer holidays. Global equities were up 0.5% in local currency terms and … Read More