Global Equities and Tech Sector Volatility Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Global equities showed minimal movement last week with a slight gain in local currency terms but declined slightly in sterling. The US outperformed due to its relative insulation from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, while other regions like Europe and Emerging markets saw losses. Meanwhile, tech stocks remain volatile as strong earnings are met with declining share prices.
Topics: equity market performance geopolitical tensions oil prices tech sector volatility