Money Matters

How long can chip stocks keep climbing? Semiconductor stocks are maintaining momentum, but is there a risk that investors are too optimistic on long-term performance?

Is the end in sight for the Strait of Hormuz blockade? The U.S. and Iran are close to a deal that could reopen the Strait

Equity markets split as AI trade stalls The AI trade, while powerful, is not immune to gravity and the broadening of market leadership is beginning

Will the U.S. and Iran reach a peace deal? A peace treaty between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is “tantalisingly close”

Global markets soar to new highs Global markets rallied despite geopolitical tensions. Janet Mui explains what’s driving investor confidence. Stocks rally on hopes for a

UK markets are under the spotlight UK markets are under pressure. Guy Foster unpacks the politics, the Strait standoff, and what it means for investors.

What’s driving market optimism? We explore what’s driving market sentiment as U.S. stocks soar to record highs despite continued Middle East tensions. Potential U.S.-Iran deal

How could energy impact investment markets? A tighter energy market could affect household and corporate earnings – what impact might this have on investment markets?

How long can markets remain resilient? We examine how markets have remained resilient amidst the geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Blockades to breakthroughs

U.S.-Iran negotiations fail – what’s next? As the weekend saw failed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, we examine what this means for investors. The

Markets steady as Iran deadline approaches As another President Trump deadline approaches, markets remain calm despite dwindling energy reserves. Markets remain distracted by a world

Central banks stand ready to act We analyse how the extended Iran war is driving energy shocks and forcing central banks worldwide to reassess rate

Economic impacts intensify amid conflict We analyse how the Iran conflict is reshaping energy markets and putting anticipated interest rate cuts at risk. Iran conflict:

What next for oil prices? Energy prices fluctuated at the start of the week on the back of continued geopolitical tension between the U.S. and

Markets respond to political uncertainty How continued U.S. tariff uncertainty and geopolitical tensions are affecting markets. U.S. Supreme Court rules against Trump tariffs The week

Three themes driving investor sentiment Software sell-offs, U.S. inflation and U.S. labour market data, we break down the latest market drivers. To AI or not

Markets respond to political turmoil We examine how markets have reacted to political developments in Japan and the UK as well as the impact of

Markets respond to Fed chair nomination We explore how markets have reacted to President Trump nominating Kevin Warsh as new Federal Reserve chair. Warsh nominated