
Global markets had another strong week, supported by improving trade sentiment and resilient economic data. The big news came from the US and Japan striking a trade deal, while the EU is expected to finalise its own agreement with the US soon. In the US, the S&P 500 finished at another all-time high after advancing every day this week, boosted by a solid earnings season and signs of economic resilience. Greater China markets also rallied, with the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite reaching levels last seen in early 2022 as infrastructure and materials stocks climbed following the announcement of a major hydropower project, while tech names surged after Beijing pledged to curb excessive competition.
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