Most global markets fell back slightly over the past week, retreating from record highs set in the first trading week of the year. The falls came after a strong run for global markets that has, unsurprisingly, led to some profit taking. Also weighing on markets has been some disappointing economic data caused by new or expanded lockdowns.

Please find attached the latest edition of our ‘Markets in a Minute’ which provides commentary on the global markets and how these might be affecting your investments. We hope you find this useful.

Markets in a Minute - 19 January 2021