Markets bounce back from tariff turmoil, but fragility remains

Geopolitical conflict and trade uncertainty made it a tough quarter for investors. Fortunately, global equity indices have somewhat recovered from the hits they’ve endured from trade measures. But businesses are not out of the woods yet, with the impact of trade measures likely to appear in economic data later this year. Trade deals have been welcomed, but uncertainty is far from over. Investors also navigated inflation concerns, with figures rising in the UK and remaining subdued in the US, despite concerns over President Trump’s proposed tax cuts. In addition to these worries, the ongoing...