Weekly Market Insights – 20 Apr 2026

Weekly Market Insights – 20 April 2026

Improving sentiment and easing geopolitical concerns set the tone last week, even as economic data remained mixed. In the US, wholesale inflation came in softer than expected and jobless claims pointed to a stable labor market, while regional manufacturing activity showed signs of recovery. In Europe, growth expectations were revised lower amid energy-related pressures, and central banks maintained a cautious stance in the face of inflation risks. China’s growth started the year on a stronger footing, though recent data highlighted uneven domestic demand.

Markets responded positively to signs of de-escalation in the Middle East and strong earnings from US banks. Global equities moved higher, led by US technology stocks and supported by improving risk sentiment, with gains also across Europe, Japan, and China. Bond yields declined, supporting credit markets, while oil prices fell on easing supply concerns. Precious metals advanced, the US dollar weakened, and cryptocurrencies rose alongside broader risk assets.

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