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We examine the markets daily, and our monthly update is a selection of key global stories explained through an investment lens.Market headlinesHuge volatility hits markets in April. April saw huge volatility in global markets, as investors reeled first from fears over...

What has happened? On 2 April 2025, President Trump announced new tariffs on imports, citing a national emergency over the US trade deficit. Starting with a baseline of 10% across the board, these tariffs will climb higher by 9 April for countries with larger trade...

What has happened? As widely expected, on 2 April President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as he declared a national emergency over the size of the US trade deficit. While there is some hope that Trump...

We examine the markets daily, and our monthly update is a selection of key global stories explained through an investment lens. Market headlines Equity markets volatile due to trade tariff risks. A key part of US president Trump’s election campaign, US trade tariff...

We examine the markets daily, and our monthly update is a selection of key global stories explained through an investment lens. Market headlines Equity markets gain despite tech sector turbulence. Global equities gains were driven by strong performances in non-tech...

You may have seen recent headlines about rising global bond yields, including UK government bond yields. Matthew Cady, investment strategist at Brooks Macdonald, explains the reasons behind these rising yields, their impact on your investments, and how we are...