Market Review – May 2026
Three months into the Middle East conflict, the global economy has transitioned from the initial shock phase and into a more complex adjustment period. While oil prices have retreated roughly 20% from their conflict peaks on hopes of a diplomatic resolution, they remain structurally higher than their pre-war levels. Despite the pullback in crude prices, […]
Market Review – April 2026
Two months into the Iran war, the global macro picture is no longer defined purely by the initial oil shock. Markets have staged a strong recovery from their March lows, helped at times by hopes of talks or a broader ceasefire, even as risk remains elevated because ceasefire efforts have repeatedly stalled and oil has […]
Market Review – November 2025
Global markets in November 2025 was shaped by shifting sentiment as investors navigated ongoing data uncertainty, divergent monetary policy trajectories, and mounting economic headwinds. A recent rebound in equities was driven by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December; however, structural concerns around stretched valuations, fiscal instability, and uneven global […]
How Black Friday Affects the Stock Market
Even if you have no interest in Black Friday deals, this time of year can still affect your investments. As the festive season begins, it helps to understand what usually happens in the markets and why. We have pulled together the key points you need to know. This is not about whether the discounts are […]
Market Review – January 2025
U.S. U.S. markets experienced turbulence earlier this week as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell sharply following reports that Chinese startup DeepSeek had developed a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) model at a fraction of Silicon Valley’s costs. On Monday, January 27, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 3.1%, while the S&P 500 declined 1.5%. Despite this […]
Market Review – December 2024
Global equity funds saw significant inflows in the week leading up to December 25, recovering from the previous week’s sell-off. This surge was driven by a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report, the relief that Washington had avoided a government shutdown, and the effects of a “Santa Claus” rally. According to LSEG data, investors injected $34.38 billion […]
What the fed’s rate cut means for investors & borrowers
Read what GSB Wealth’s Daniel Clarke had to say about the U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent decision to cut interest rates, marking a significant shift in monetary policy with wide-reaching implications for the global economy. While the Fed’s primary focus is on fostering growth and curbing inflation, this move has sparked reactions across markets, affecting investors, borrowers, and […]
Market Review – August 2024
After a dramatic selloff in global markets at the beginning of the month, driven by fears surrounding the U.S. economy, markets have largely stabilized. Major U.S. indexes have reclaimed their lost ground and recorded their best two-week performance of the year. The Nasdaq surged by 8.13%, while the S&P 500 rose by 7.8% from its […]
Why investors should focus on time in the market amid volatility
Read here what GSB Wealth’s Daniel Clarke had to say about this week’s latest stock market updates. In this article, we will discuss: Why market downturns are completely normal The potential for interest rate cuts Putting recent economic numbers in perspective The importance of focusing on time in the market, not timing the market […]
Market Review – July 2024
For the month, the small-cap Russell 2000 index has produced returns of over 10%, outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices. The S&P 500 is reporting a mixed bag of results for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this mixed picture, the index constituents are reporting higher earnings for the second quarter, achieving their […]