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Weekly Market Commentary – 1st May 2026

1 May 2026

This week a signal that the US may be willing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed for months sent another shock wave through oil markets. Brent crude hit $126 a barrel before settling back to around $114. The gap between benchmark prices and the price of physical oil for immediate delivery has been wide in recent weeks. This week’s…

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Weekly Market Commentary – 1st May 2026
Bond markets raise chance of disappointment as they price for aggressive rate cuts in 2024

Bond markets raise chance of disappointment as they price for aggressive rate cuts in 2024

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More good news on inflation keeps markets in a positive mood

More good news on inflation keeps markets in a positive mood

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Chancellor hopes national insurance cut will put voters in a positive mood

Chancellor hopes national insurance cut will put voters in a positive mood

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Markets look towards rate cuts as central banks try to tamp down expectations

Markets look towards rate cuts as central banks try to tamp down expectations

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