Last week, major stock markets hit all-time highs following the truce in the Middle East, but as a former wealth manager, I’m breaking down what this could mean for your investments in the coming week. I also dig into Allbirds’ staggering 580% AI pivot to the crash in cocoa bean prices affecting your favourite treats, here is what every investor needs to know for the week of April 20th 2026.
Ceasefire ends, oil spikes, and growth forecasts slashed. As the Middle East conflict intensifies and the European Central Bank lowers its targets, Zoë breaks down why your portfolio might feel the "Earnings Week" jitters and how to prepare for the upcoming UK GDP data.
US markets face their worst week of the year as the "FOMO" sentiment evaporates. With oil prices hitting a psychological $110 tipping point and tech giants Meta and Google losing a landmark liability case, Zoe breaks down the shift in global markets and why "Green" energy might be the unexpected winner in a high-inflation world.
Markets brace for a "Long-Term" downturn as oil stays above $100 and interest rate cuts are put on ice. Zoe breaks down the shift in Bank of England strategy, the rising cost of global shipping lanes, and why Walmart’s new AI "dynamic pricing" might change the way you shop forever.