The equity market at large took a big hit this week with US stocks reaching new local lows

Trump slaps tariffs on autos while US inflation runs hot and consumer sentiment tanks

Interest rates steady in the US, UK, and Japan, a dovish Fed, and a massive spending package approved in Germany

US equities stabilized and staged a small comeback while India had its best week in four years

Cooling US inflation and Ukraine peace talks as positives amidst tariff turmoil and another worrying consumer sentiment report

Most equity markets around the world struggled but finished the week on a high note while gold reached a new record high