Weekly recap: Stocks mixed as geopolitical tensions appear to ease
Global stock markets rose on optimism surrounding potential ceasefire talks in the Middle East. However, the rally lost steam after the US reported a hotter-than-expected…
Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus
This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will be in focus, shaping future…
European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results
European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on…
European markets open higher as China unveils economic stimulus package
European markets opened higher, buoyed by the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) recent suite of easing measures. Mining stocks are expected to gain from the…
Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial rate decisions by central banks
Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no…
Markets weekly look ahead: ECB interest rate decision in the spotlight
This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to decide on interest rates, a key event for both European stock markets and the euro.…
Weekly recap: European markets retreat amid risk-aversion sentiment
Major benchmark indices across Europe, the US, and Asia are largely on track for a negative weekly close, driven by prevailing risk-aversion sentiment following weak…
European stocks fall as PMIs revised lower, ASML hit by UBS downgrade
European stocks fell on Wednesday after a semiconductor-driven sell-off on Wall Street. Weaker-than-expected economic data, including downgrades to Eurozone PMIs, further weighed on sentiment. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean…
Week ahead in the markets: Eurozone to confirm the second quarter GDP
Global markets will focus on key economic data from the major economies, including the Eurozone’s final GDP for the second quarter, Switzerland’s inflation and economic…
Markets look ahead: EU inflation data in focus as ECB considers rate move
The Eurozone is set to release its first estimate of inflation for August, offering clues about the ECB's interest rate decision in September. Nvidia's earnings…
Markets look ahead: Jackson Hole Symposium takes centre stage
This week, central bankers will convene in the US state of Wyoming to discuss economic outlooks and monetary policies. Key economic data is expected to…
Markets recap: Risk-on sentiment returns amid optimism over rate cuts
Major stock markets are set to end the week on a positive note as the rebound continued amid optimism over rate cuts. Technology shares, in…
Currency war ahead? Euro gains as US CPI boosts Fed rate cut expectations
The euro surged to its highest level since January following cooler-than-expected inflation data from both the UK and the US. European stock markets are set…
Oil and gold prices surge as tensions rise in the Middle East
Crude oil and gold prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While increasing demand…
Markets look ahead: Crucial data may hold key to this week’s performance
Market sentiment may remain fragile following the recent rout, as investors turn their attention to key indicators from major economies this week. In particular, US…
Wall Street sees sea of red as investors fear US economic slowdown
Stocks open sharply lower on Wall Street as investors fear a US economic slowdown; Dow drops 1,000 points. ADVERTISEMENTStocks opened sharply lower on Wall Street…
Week ahead for markets: Sell-off raises fears of continuing slide
Risk-off sentiment may continue to shape market trends following a turbulent week. Novo Nordisk's earnings will be in the spotlight as investors gauge the growth…
Weekly markets recap: Losses deepen as risk-off sentiment prevails
Global markets may continue a weekly decline due to the intense selloff in blue chips, particularly in technology shares. However, the European markets showed more…
Biden’s decision to leave US election race: Implications for the markets
The financial markets, including currencies, shares, cryptocurrencies, and commodities, are set to react to US President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. While…
Ahead in the markets this week: ECB rate decision takes centre stage
This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) will decide on the interest rate, a decision critical for the European stock market and the Euro’s trend.…