Indices

06 Jul 2026

Markets entered July with investor sentiment improving as signs of easing inflation and a cooling labour market reduced concerns that central banks would need to tighten policy further. The shift supported broader participation across global markets, with leadership extending beyond the technology sector for one of the first times in recent months.

30 Jun 2026

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30 Jun 2026

The US dollar climbed to its strongest level against the Japanese yen in nearly four decades on Monday, with USD/JPY rising above 162 as investors continued to favour the greenback amid widening interest rate differentials between the United States and Japan. The move follows last week's more hawkish Federal Reserve meeting, which reinforced expectations that US interest rates could remain higher for longer. At the same time, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) has maintained a far more accommodative policy stance, leaving the yen under continued pressure.

30 Jun 2026

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29 Jun 2026

Markets ended the final full week of June balancing two competing forces. Stronger-than-expected US economic data reinforced expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer, while a sharp decline in oil prices eased inflation concerns and encouraged investors to rotate into more defensive areas of the market. Although economic growth remained resilient, falling bond yields and weaker energy prices helped improve sentiment later in the week. However, investors continued reducing exposure to high-valuation technology stocks in favour of sectors offering more stable earnings and lower sensitivity to economic uncertainty.