News & Views

This week’s ESG in 5 looks at tighter scrutiny of recycling claims, Google’s 1GW virtual power plant deal, fresh funding for compact fusion, the EIB’s €30bn climate adaptation target and living-wage gaps across the fashion industry.

This week’s update highlights a more mixed market environment, with technology stocks continuing to lead gains while broader indices show signs of caution. Against a backdrop of persistent geopolitical uncertainty and rising inflation concerns, investor sentiment remains finely balanced. As central banks navigate competing pressures and commodity markets stay sensitive to global developments, the outlook continues to evolve in response to both economic data and geopolitical e