by The Investor | Mar 6, 2026 | Weekly Review
🌟 Markets Rocked: Oil Shock, Job Losses, and the Worst Week Since 202 It was a week that shook global markets to their core. A dramatic escalation of conflict in the Middle East — with Iran’s actions disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — sent oil...
by The Investor | Mar 4, 2026 | Market Insights
War and military conflict are human tragedies first and foremost. But investors still have to make decisions while the news is frightening and uncertainty feels sky-high. This article looks at what has typically happened to markets around major conflicts — and what...
by The Investor | Mar 1, 2026 | Weekly Review
1) 📊 Last Week in Review (Week ending 28 February 2026) Performance snapshot (levels + weekly % + YTD): FTSE 100: 10,910.55 | +0.59% (YTD +9.8%) S&P 500: 6,878.88 | -0.43% (YTD -1.2%) MSCI World: 3,842.10 | -0.15% (YTD +1.1%) UK 10y gilt yield: 4.23% (-8 bp) | US...
by The Investor | Feb 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
🌟 The Great Rotation: FTSE Hits New Heights while Tech Takes a Breather It was a week of striking contrasts as global markets performed a classic reversal. While the high-octane US tech stocks that have led the charge for years finally showed signs of exhaustion, the...
by The Investor | Feb 23, 2026 | Weekly Review
1) 📊 Last Week in Review (Week ending 20 February 2026) Performance snapshot (levels + weekly % + YTD): FTSE 100: 10,686.89 | +0.56% (YTD +23.41%) S&P 500: 6,909.51 | +0.69% (YTD +0.94%) MSCI World: 4,555.11 | +0.59% (YTD +21.09%) UK 10y gilt yield: 4.37% (-3 bp)...
