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.…
Weekly recap: Easing political uncertainties bolster market resilience
Global markets remained resilient throughout the week due to heightened expectations that central banks would commit to interest rate cuts. Monthly inflation in the United…
Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data
This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release…
Labour’s landslide win: What does it mean for the pound and UK stocks?
The Labour Party wins UK general election, securing a landslide majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy. ADVERTISEMENTIn a seismic shift for…
Weekly Recap: Markets rebound as Europe shrugs off political jitters
Global stock markets are mostly higher for the week as expectations for central banks to lower interest rates strengthened, while fears of European political disruptions…
Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round
The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure…
Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches
European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election. ADVERTISEMENTThe European…
European AI competitiveness threatened by French political uncertainty
The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on…
Risk aversion prevails in markets amid French political uncertainty
Global markets shifted to a risk-off mode amid political uncertainties in France. As investor sentiment soured, haven assets saw a surge, while the euro and…