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27/10/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Market Watch, where we give you a quick rundown of last week’s market news in just 5 minutes:

📈It was a particularly tough week across financial markets as several concerns came back into focus. Global stock markets fell as investors re-examined the case for high levels of AI expenditure and further energy-driven inflation.

📊Oil prices are at their highest level since June 2022 in response to escalating attacks on shipping in the Middle East. Speculation is also growing that the US will resume attacks against Iran following the US midterm elections in just over a week. French government bonds continued to weaken, with yields rising as prices fell.

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It was a particularly tough week across financial markets as several concerns came back into focus. Global stock markets fell as investors re-examined the case for high levels of AI expenditure and further energy-driven inflation. Oil prices are at their highest level since June 2022 in response to....

23/10/2026

On Wednesday 28 October, the new UK Chancellor, John Healey, will announce the Autumn Budget, the first under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Similarly, several critical rules from prior Budgets take effect.

Against this backdrop, Chancellor Healey highlighted three goals for the Budget: to encourage innovation, investment and jobs in an aim to deliver stability to both families and businesses.

With the Prime Minister and Chancellor signalling a focus on taxing capital and assets rather than work, the impact for UK expats overseas remains to be seen.

Join our webinar on 30 October where our experts will breakdown the impact to UK expats overseas, as well as the impact of recently implemented legislation.

Event Details:
Friday, 30 October 2026
12pm UAE
4pm Singapore | Hong Kong

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_556rJ79pRDmihi2H_z-Lag #/registration

We look forward to welcoming you there!

21/10/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Market Watch, where we give you a quick rundown of last week’s market news in just 5 minutes:

📈The start of a market rotation, or another temporary blip for chip makers? After AI-related companies suffered notable share price drops last week, this is the question investors will be asking.

📊The recent AI sell-offs might also be a sign that markets are finally paying some attention to growing inflationary pressures.

US inflation numbers, based on its consumer price index, showed prices rose 3.7% in September. This was above both expectations (3.6%) and the number recorded in August (3.4%). Unsurprisingly, energy costs were the biggest driver. Gasoline prices were up 9.1% month-on-month and 34% over the past year. Core inflation, which doesn’t include food or energy prices, still rose from 2.4% to 2.6%.

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The start of a market rotation, or another temporary blip for chip makers? After AI-related companies suffered notable share price drops last week, this is the question investors will be asking.

19/10/2026

If you're an Australian living overseas and own property back home, an important change is coming.

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13/10/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Market Watch, where we give you a quick rundown of last week’s market news in just 5 minutes:

📈President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel. However, October’s shipment of 2.3 million barrels against daily global demand of about 30 million barrels means that in the short term, this is unlikely to make a significant dent in bringing the diesel price down. While the price of US diesel futures closed $0.20 lower at $4.68/gallon on Friday, the retail price of $6.28 a gallon is almost double the $3.68 price a year ago.

📊With less than three weeks until the US mid-term elections, Republicans are worried that the difficult backdrop of higher prices and an unpopular war will cost them at the polls. President Trump’s approval ratings are the lowest in decades for a president just before mid-terms. On the key issues, such as inflation, the economy and trade, he scores particularly badly on. How could this affect the outcome of the mid-term elections and what is the follow-through for markets?

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President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel. However, October’s shipment of 2.3 million barrels against daily global demand of about 30 million barrels means that in the short term, this is unli...

07/10/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Market Watch, where we give you a quick rundown of last week’s market news in just 5 minutes:

📈Oil prices jumped at the start of September and stayed high for the rest of the month. A barrel of Brent Crude oil finished the month above $100.

📊Last week’s Labour party conference gave the new prime minister a platform to set out his vision for the country, including some ambitious changes to housing and social care. However, the details of how this will be paid for won’t be revealed until the Budget at the end of the month, at the earliest.

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Last week’s Labour party conference gave the new prime minister a platform to set out his vision for the country, including some ambitious changes to housing and social care. However, the details of how this will be paid for won’t be revealed until the Budget at the end of the month, at the earl...

29/09/2026

💧Supporting Clean Water Projects In Cambodia

We’re delighted to share an update from the recent gala dinner we attended in support of HOPE International Development Agency in Cambodia, where a total of S$24,396.58 was raised. 🤝

One of the projects supported by the funds raised is a new well for Chantha and his family (pictured), helping provide them with access to a safe and reliable water source.

As part of this wider initiative, a generous donation from the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation has provided additional support for the project which will be used for essential finishing works around the well, including the well landing, well head, pumps, latrines and basic landscaping. The remaining funds will go towards the next clean water project, helping another family gain access to clean water. 🌱

A big thank you to our friends and guests who supported the gala dinner, and to the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation for its generous contribution towards these important clean water projects. 💙

25/09/2026

An evening of insight and discussion at the St. James's Place Asia & Middle East Global Economic Outlook 2026 🌏

Bringing together perspectives from St. James’s Place and the Economist Intelligence Unit, the evening explored the forces shaping markets and investors across Asia and beyond, centred around three key themes:

💬The Value of Advice - the role of advice in helping investors make informed decisions in an increasingly complex environment.

🌏Amid a Shock and a Boom: The Outlook for Asia - exploring the economic forces shaping the region and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

📈At the Investment Table - bringing together different perspectives on what these developments mean for investors.

Thank you to our clients and guests who joined us and to the speakers Zoe Ewen-Pearson, Alex Holmes, Justin Onuekwusi and Angelina Lai for sharing their insights and contributing to such an engaging evening.

22/09/2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of The Weekly Market Watch, where we give you a quick rundown of last week’s market news in just 5 minutes:

📈It was a busy week for central bank watchers. First up was the US Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which on Wednesday voted unanimously to raise US interest rates by 0.25%. This was the first Fed hike in three years. Following this move, shares and bonds rose as investors reacted positively to the implicit message that under new chair Kevin Warsh, the Fed’s priority remains targeting inflation.

📊The US economy is continuing to perform relatively strongly. Meanwhile the price of Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, has risen 10% over the past month in response to a flare-up of tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. Events over the next month, culminating in the FOMC’s October decision, may go a long way to deciding whether the honeymoon between the Fed and President Trump continues.

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It was a busy week for central bank watchers. First up was the US Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which on Wednesday voted unanimously to raise US interest rates by 0.25%. This was the first Fed hike in three years. Following this move, shares an...

22/09/2026