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Markets held firm last week despite fresh US trade tariff headlines, with the FTSE 100 leading gains. This Weekly Market Review covers the latest UK economic contraction, a record-breaking copper rally, steady inflation expectations, and updates from central banks and global politics. Plus, we look ahead to key inflation data from the US, UK, and EU this week.

Mars launches a $250M fund to tackle sustainability challenges, Google signs a landmark deal for fusion energy, Nokia links €1.5B debt to emissions targets, and CapitaLand debuts a framework to measure returns on green investments. This week’s ESG update highlights how major corporations are aligning finance with environmental progress. Stay informed with the latest in sustainability, clean energy, and green finance developments from leading global businesses.

In this week’s Clevers Market Review, we look at how global markets reacted to rising trade tensions and central bank commentary. Industrials led gains in a shortened trading week, while food inflation climbed in the UK amid extreme weather. We also cover key geopolitical developments, Nestlé’s ESG initiative, and what to watch in the week ahead as tariff deadlines and economic data releases loom.

British Airways cuts 400,000 tonnes of emissions with new SAF deal, Meta secures 800 MW of renewable energy, Google Maps expands green travel features, and DuPont hits 100% renewable electricity in EU operations. ESG news in 5.

This week’s ESG in 5 spotlights new sustainable finance initiatives including ReGenEarth’s £100M green bond for biochar tech, Volkswagen Bank’s €1.5B green bond debut, and La Caisse’s ambitious $400B climate pledge. Plus, Coldplay leads on green music production with recycled plastic records.

Markets paused for a second consecutive week as Middle East tensions escalated. The Dow Jones edged up, while other major indices dipped. Oil surged after Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, and the dollar strengthened amid investor caution. In ESG news, Nestlé exceeded sustainability goals for coffee sourcing. All eyes turn to US GDP and inflation data this week.

Markets retreated this week amid rising geopolitical tensions, with only the FTSE 100 posting gains. Trump and Starmer signed a partial UK–US trade deal at the G7, while the ECB and BoE signalled caution amid inflation concerns. Oil prices rose on Middle East escalation. Meanwhile, Lululemon deepened its ESG commitment through a new recycled materials deal.

Amazon buys 9.4 million litres of sustainable jet fuel, Meta taps geothermal energy, and the UK backs a £200M carbon capture project. Vietnam launches its first emissions trading scheme, covering 50% of its CO₂ output. In this week's ESG in 5, Anthony Walters breaks down what these global moves mean for the transition to net zero.

In our 10th June ESG in 5, Anthony Walters explores the latest strides in corporate sustainability: AWS advances toward water positivity, a new alliance aims to scale sustainable aviation fuel, DuPont powers EU operations with 100% renewable electricity, and PepsiCo expands regenerative agriculture targets. Four headlines, five minutes—your ESG update is here.

Markets climbed last week as the Nasdaq 100 led gains and US job growth beat expectations. Trump’s rare earth agreement with China, the ECB’s rate cut, and a UK inflation data blunder also made headlines. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nippon Steel unveiled a massive investment to cut steel emissions. Here’s what to know and what’s coming next.