LifeGoals Market Update

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  Update for July 2026 22.07.2026 21min

  This report reviews developments in June and July 2026. The collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire dominated markets, driving oil prices sharply higher, increasing geopolitical uncertainty, and weighing on global equity sentiment, although strong AI-driven bank earnings helped support markets. In the US, payroll growth slowed sharply to 57,000 in June, while unemployment edged down to 4.2% due to lower labour force participation. Inflation eased to 3.5%, helped by falling energy prices earli...
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  Update for June 2026 20.06.2026 23min

  This report covers developments in May and June 2026. The dominant theme was the announcement of an initial US-Iran peace agreement, which triggered a sharp rally in global equities and a significant decline in oil prices. Despite improving market sentiment, uncertainty remains over the durability of the ceasefire and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. In the US, the economy remained resilient, with 172,000 jobs added in May and unemployment holding at 4.3%. Inflation rose to 4.2%, drive...