Everything you need to know, Simplified! Summary UK Prime Minister calls for calm as EU leaders consider retaliatory tariffs in response to US pressure over Greenland US inflation stayed the course at 2.7% whilst European inflation eased to 2.0%, returning to target Taiwan Semi-Conductor sparked another leg up in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) rally on strong earnings momentum Silver prices reached all-time highs, but faced mid-week volatility on ‘critical metal’ tariff exc

Everything you need to know, Simplified! Summary The US Department of Justice (DOJ) launches criminal investigation into the US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell over US$2.5bn renovation of the Fed’s headquarters Fed Chair Jerome Powell fires back saying the Fed won’t be swayed by “political pressure or intimidation” Gold hits fresh high as investor pile into safe havens among ongoing geopolitical upheaval More broadly, global economic outlook for 2026 is constructive

Everything you need to know, Simplified! Summary US equities briefly reached new highs following the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest interest rate cut, but gains faded as renewed scrutiny of tech valuations weighed on sentiment The Fed moved towards a neutral stance, ending quantitative tightening and shifting to maintaining its balance sheet rather than restricting liquidity Despite the market ’s dovish interpretation, the Fed remains internally divided and strong growth, fis

Everything you need to know, Simplified! Summary Equities were steady in a quiet data week, with sterling strength trimming international gains while broader sentiment remains firm The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to cut interest rates this week, though strong nominal growth argues for a higher policy floor even as softer labour and rate-sensitive sectors justify an initial move Kevin Hassett is seen as the frontrunner for Fed Chair, pushing short rates lower and long