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Market returns were mixed last week as interest rate cut optimism continued however the trajectory beyond the first cuts from major economies is still up for debate.

Markets were broadly up last week as optimism among investors in Europe and the UK rose due to both regions indicating that interest rate cuts are soon around the
corner.

Markets were up across the board last week as a combination of strong corporate earnings results and an
increase in business activity boosted investor sentiment.

Markets faced continued ressure last week with China the only major stock market out of five ending the week higher. Stocks struggled particularly in the US and Japan as tensions in the Middle East continued to spook investors.

Markets faced pressure again last week with major stock markets in the US, China and Europe falling. The main focus of the week was over inflation data released in the US and China which disappointed investors. The UK and Japan held up better, delivering the strongest performance of the week out of major stock markets.

Markets were broadly down over the last week as heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty about
the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy trajectory weighed on global equities.