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…
Market lookahead: All eyes set on BoE, SNB and RBA rate decisions
Three central banks - the Bank of England (BoE), the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - are set to…
Weekly markets recap: European stocks sink on political jitters
Global markets were mixed this week as European stocks tumbled on political turmoil, while Wall Street hit a new high fueled by a tech rally.…
Selloffs deepen in French markets amid the political turmoil
For the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, French stocks, bonds, and currencies continued to experience a selloff driven by political uncertainties. Analysts suggest that…
Euro slumps after Macron calls election and far-right surges in Europe
The euro slumps against most of its G-10 currency counterparts amid a surge in far-right power in the EU Parliamentary Elections. ADVERTISEMENTThe euro, serving as…
Weekly market recap: Record moment resumes as tech stocks lead the way
Risk-on sentiment prevailed in global markets as the Nvidia-led tech rally buoyed Wall Street, while the ECB’s rate cut sent the Euro Stoxx 600 to…
Week ahead: ECB rate decision and EU elections take centre stage
European financial markets are set to react to two major events: the European Central Bank's rate decision and the EU Parliamentary elections. ADVERTISEMENTIt will be…
Weekly market recap: Stocks retreat amidst risk-averse sentiment
Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June…
Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings
In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the…
Weekly review of the markets: investors are hit by a reality check
European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess…
EasyJet share price sinks 6% as airline announces CEO will step down
Shares in budget airline EasyJet fell 6% on Thursday morning after it announced that its CEO will be stepping down. ADVERTISEMENTThe company said Johan Lundgren…
Klaas Knot hints at ECB rate cut in June and calls for capital markets union
Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union…