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Weekly Market Commentary – 16th May

19 May 2025

This week brought further twists and turns from US trade policy as the US and China agreed to step back from the most extreme tariffs. This was welcomed by equity markets as the S&P 500 index turned positive for the year to date. This is despite tariffs of 30% remaining on Chinese goods entering the US and tariffs of 10%…

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Weekly Market Commentary – 16th May
Central banks choose to wait and see as high interest rates take hold

Central banks choose to wait and see as high interest rates take hold

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More volatility for bonds as consumer demand drives surprisingly strong US growth

More volatility for bonds as consumer demand drives surprisingly strong US growth

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Government bonds under pressure again as inflation refuses to budge

Government bonds under pressure again as inflation refuses to budge

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Markets rise but investors remain cautious as war breaks out in the Middle East

Markets rise but investors remain cautious as war breaks out in the Middle East

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