30 March 2025
Week in Review: U.S. consumer sentiment falls on economic fears
The Euro Stoxx 50 Index closed -1.70% over the week as Trump’s fresh auto tariffs hurt sentiment. The blanket application was the worst-case scenario for Europe, as there had been hopes that some countries might be…
23 March 2025
Week in Review: Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty
The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 4.25% to 4.5% following its latest policy meeting, but officials signalled the possibility of two rate cuts later this year.
16 March 2025
Week in Review: Tariff Uncertainty Rattles Markets
Trade tensions escalated midweek as the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports. In response, Canada implemented its own 25% tariffs on U.S.
9 March 2025
Week in Review: U.S. stocks sell off amid trade policy uncertainty
Incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed a plan to invest over €1 trillion in defense and infrastructure, exempting defense from Germany’s strict debt limits.
2 March 2025
Week in Review: Trade Tensions Fuel Market Volatility
Global markets experienced heightened volatility, with the Nasdaq recording its steepest decline since September as technology stocks tumbled. The so-called Magnificent Seven, particularly NVIDIA, s
1 March 2025
MONTHLY MARKET OVERVIEW & COMMENTARY | FEBRUARY 2025
After a strong start to 2025, February took a sharp turn as the world felt the full impact of Trump 2.0’s policy shift, with the announcement of tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico, and China on the very first day of the month.