Markets week ahead: Eurozone’s inflation figures takes centre stage
This week, US politics and geopolitical tensions remain a focus for investors. Economic data such as the EU inflation, the US GDP, and RBNZ's rate…
Bitcoin reaches record high amid Trump-driven optimism
Bitcoin's price has seen a significant surge in the past month, driven by the so-called "Trump trade". Analysts expect the token to continue surging towards…
Euro suffers worst drop since COVID as Trump set to win US election
As a decisive win by Donald Trump looks likely in the US presidential election there has been a sharp rally in the US dollar, sending…
Stocks rally and euro tumbles as Trump declares victory in the US election
Donald Trump looks to be heading towards the White House, leading to a volatile session in global markets. The dollar has surged, sending the euro…
Signs of Trump trade unwinding ahead of the US Election
A Trump victory is likely to bolster the dollar and weigh on other currencies, while a Harris win could prompt a rapid dollar retreat. ADVERTISEMENTRisk-off…
What effect could the US Election have on stocks and bonds?
The US election will certainly impact stock markets and government bonds. Here’s a detailed look at the potential reactions of these financial instruments under different…
Eurozone inflation data and big tech company earnings in focus this week
This week is lined up with critical economic events and company earnings, which are expected to drive market sentiment. Eurozone inflation data will be the…
What the Fed’s jumbo rate cut means for European and global markets
The Fed's substantial rate cut could result in a further loosening of global liquidity, prompting a shift in capital across asset classes and stock sectors.…
U.S. releases jobs report for August, key data for Fed and candidates
WASHINGTON — Job growth picked up in August from the sluggish pace of hiring the previous month, providing a bit of relief after sharp declines earlier…
Earnings preview: US big banks may see profit decline in the second quarter
The US earnings season will kick off with big banks reporting their second-quarter performance on Friday. Analysts expect these banks' profits to be negatively impacted…
Fed holds US interest rate steady in June warning of just one possible cut this year
The policymakers' forecast for one rate cut was down from a previous forecast of three, because inflation, having cooled in the past two months, remains…
Why might the euro continue to weaken against the US dollar?
The euro has shown a weakening trend against the US dollar since the start of the year. The decline can be attributed to divergence in…
Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on interest rate cut hopes
Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating…
Markets Report: What’s in store for the week ahead
The Eurogroup meetings and the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) are poised to provide insights into the trajectory of regional economic development…