Global markets climbed higher in April despite rising inflation and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Read our latest market update for insights into how energy prices, interest rates and global economic trends could shape the investment landscape ahead.

March brought market turbulence as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices fueled uncertainty. Equities dipped, inflation worries grew, and central banks signaled possible rate hikes.

From rising tensions in the Middle East to renewed trade uncertainty and shifting economic data, February was anything but quiet for global markets. Here’s a quick look at what moved the needle.

January markets began the year with gains, but rising geopolitical tension, sticky inflation, and shifting trade dynamics are creating pressures investors can’t ignore heading into 2026.

A year-end snapshot reveals how shifting global growth, policy decisions, and commodity trends are shaping the investment landscape heading into 2026.

While markets appeared steady in November, deeper economic signals - from tariffs to government budgets - pointed to mounting global uncertainty.

October highlighted the contrast between surging AI-led markets and growing economic pressure from trade tensions and slowing growth.

Short summary of key market developments for September 2025 with a link to the full report.

A concise overview of market movements in August 2025 with a link to the full report.

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