Global Update

Global updates: A volatile start to 2026

Geopolitics returned to the spotlight in January, and the price of gold climbed above US$5,000 per ounce for the first time, driven up by intensifying concerns over the geopolitical and financial o...

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Market Updates

Spring Statement 2026: Geopolitics could derail forecasts

The government’s Spring Statement was overshadowed by unfolding events in the Middle East as the Office for Budget Responsibility warned that escalating conflict in the region “could have...

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