Weekly Recap Latest Insights

26 May 2025

The market experienced a decline during the previous week because investors became concerned about new trade tensions and increasing borrowing costs and rising US government debt. The market experienced a setback when President Trump announced unexpected European import tariffs including iPhones at a time when China trade negotiations were showing positive developments. The new trade policy brought back the uncertainty that had previously dominated the market.

19 May 2025

In Geneva, senior US and Chinese officials agreed to pause their ongoing tariff dispute for 90 days. As part of the truce, both countries promised to scale back certain import taxes. Both sides also agreed to hold regular discussions to avoid further escalation. This cooperative tone marked a change from earlier, more aggressive exchanges, giving global markets a reason to breathe easier.

12 May 2025

Markets showed cautious optimism last week, supported by strong company earnings and signs of easing global tensions. Mid-week, progress in trade discussions and better-than-expected financial results helped lift investor confidence. However, ongoing concerns about inflation and the possibility of interest rate changes kept markets from making a full recovery. It was a week where positive signals were met with careful caution.

05 May 2025

The markets began the week with uncertainty because investors maintained a cautious stance due to ongoing trade disputes and weak economic indicators. Global trade flows and business confidence suffered from April's severe US tariff increases which led investors to buy safe-haven assets including gold and government bonds earlier during the week.

28 Apr 2025

Markets wobbled early last week, with investors digesting a flood of worrying headlines around trade tensions and policy uncertainty. The Fed’s latest Beige Book didn’t help the mood, describing “pervasive” unease among businesses and pointing to flat economic activity as firms braced for higher costs.