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Weekly Market Review - 17-08-2026

Weekly Market Review - 17-08-2026

Weekly Market Review - 17-08-2026

Markets delivered a mixed week, with technology shares edging higher while UK and US blue-chip stocks lost ground. Investors balanced softer US inflation against renewed oil-price pressure, extreme weather risks and increasingly difficult choices for central banks. This week’s review also examines Lloyds’ £100 billion sustainable finance target and the geopolitical tensions reshaping global alliances.

Aug 175 min read

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February Monthly Market Review

Markets trended sideways in February amid rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. The Balanced portfolio returned -0.37% as UK and EU rate cuts contrasted with the US Fed’s cautious stance. Inflation rose across regions, with UK CPI hitting 3.00% and the ECB reassuring that disinflation remains on track. While developed and emerging markets showed mixed performance, China led gains. Volatility persists, but history suggests potential progress as the year unfolds.

Mar 3, 20254 min read

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