Developments in Iran - Follow up
Following our recent update on developments in Iran, we wanted to provide a brief update on how markets have reacted over the past few days and what this may mean for investors. The key message remains unchanged: there is no need for investors to panic. However, recent developments in energy markets and political commentary have influenced short-term market movements. Oil prices and market volatility As expected, the main economic channel through which the conflict has
March 2026 - Market Review
FTSE hits a fresh record: the FTSE 100 Index ended February at a record high, closing over 10,900 points for the first time ever. Performance was driven by stocks in the defence and mining sectors, which were boosted by escalating tensions in the Middle East, and by the UK’s relatively low exposure to companies in the technology sector. Meanwhile, an agreed bid for asset manager and FTSE 100 constituent Schroders from US investment group Nuveen propelled Schroders’ share pri
Market Update: Developments in Iran
Recent developments in Iran have understandably raised questions for investors. Whenever geopolitical tensions rise, markets tend to react quickly, often before the longer-term implications are clear. Our focus remains firmly on one thing: how events may affect your portfolio, and what (if anything) you should do in response. The short answer is simple- there is no need to panic. Why markets react first - and think later Financial markets dislike uncertainty. When geopo