Market Update | Week 19
11th May 2026
Global equities were in fine fettle last week, posting increases of 2.5% or so in both local currency and sterling terms. The gains were concentrated on Wednesday when…
Author: Rupert Thompson
Market Update | Week 19
11th May 2026
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