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Global equities climb on US-China trade agreement

The week kicked off with a strong equity rally as investors welcomed the announcement of a US-China trade deal.

Conversations with the Bank of England – Birmingham Edition

Earlier this May we welcomed Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to EFG Harris Allday’s Birmingham office at 103 Colmore Row, hosting the latest Bank of England Breakfast Roundtable.

Trade negotiations boost market optimism

US stocks began the week cautiously, with the recent rebound running out of momentum; on Monday the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped a nine-session winning streak.

Global Market Review – April 2025

Volatility and uncertainty continued to impact markets during April, as US trade policy, notably the fallout from President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements and their subsequent 90-day pause broadly impacted major asset classes.

Setting the pace – The Great Birmingham Run

Teamwork and community spirit were in full force last weekend, as EFG Harris Allday took on the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run – the Midlands largest running event, raising awareness of behalf of their chosen charity, The King’s Trust.

Equities rise on hopes of de-escalation in trade tensions

Global equities advanced over the week amid signs of a possible de-escalation of trade tensions between the US and China.