US markets extended their rally last week despite renewed geopolitical tensions and a prolonged government shutdown. Strong corporate earnings and cooling inflation data have strengthened expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut, while the S&P 500 celebrates its third year of bull market gains. Across the globe, UK inflation remains steady, Japan welcomes its first female prime minister with a market-friendly agenda, and gold prices take a brief dip amid profit-taking. Overall, investors are advised to stay diversified and cautiously optimistic heading into 2026.
US markets extended their rally last week despite renewed geopolitical tensions and a prolonged government shutdown. Strong corporate earnings and cooling inflation data have strengthened expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut, while the S&P 500 celebrates its third year of bull market gains. Across the globe, UK inflation remains steady, Japan welcomes its first female prime minister with a market-friendly agenda, and gold prices take a brief dip amid profit-taking. Overall, investors are advised to stay diversified and cautiously optimistic heading into 2026.
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