Global Market Insights – January 2026
World Market Summary
Commodities had a bumper year in 2025, but have seemingly found another gear, taking no time to put the pedal to the metal in 2026. Global equities…
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World Market Summary
Commodities had a bumper year in 2025, but have seemingly found another gear, taking no time to put the pedal to the metal in 2026. Global equities…
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December was characterised by growing geopolitical tensions alongside regional divergence in economic growth trends and market performance. Europe led with a 2.7% gain, while the FTSE 100…
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Although historically the best month for equity markets, this November saw global stocks sell off amidst a spike in volatility driven by fears of an AI bubble. The sell-off…
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October proved to be another lucrative month for market participants. Despite gold registering its largest intra-day decline in over a decade, the precious metal is yet to lose its…
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Global markets gained nearly 4% in the month, led by strong performances from the US and Emerging Markets. The lack of retaliation to US tariffs and ongoing trade diversion…
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August was characterised by slowing momentum, with markets fearing that the AI ‘bubble’ is bursting, but Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole helped markets to shake it…
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Wimbledon set the tone for markets in July, with champagne corks continuing to fly as the S&P 500 registered another ten record highs over the month. However, Europe was…
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As we passed the summer solstice, the length of the US market rally showed no signs of shortening. Bears have long been out of hibernation, but are likely ready…
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This year, April Fool’s Day occurred on the second day of the month, with so-called ‘Liberation Day’ placing substantial tariffs on nations across the globe. An island solely inhabited…
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March saw Trump continue to give mixed Signals to the market on tariffs and news that sensitive military operations had been leaked to the press through the equivalent of…
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