The Supreme Court’s rejection of sweeping US tariffs has removed a massive overhang on global trade, supporting multinational equities and easing fears of imported inflation.

The winter Olympics weren’t the only thing going downhill this week. Markets ended the week on a cautious note, with US indices posting their worst performance of 2026 amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

All eyes on the delayed US jobs and inflation prints — they’ll drive yields, sterling, and risk appetite.
Here’s what to watch and what it means for a UK-based investors.