European markets drop following week of interest rate decisions
The Bank of England kept rates steady at 4.5% on Thursday, as inflation remains sticky and global uncertainty ratchets up. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean markets opened downbeat on…
ECB set to cut rates this week: Could Trump tariffs cloud outlook?
The ECB is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 2.75% on Thursday as inflation nears 2% and growth remains weak. Analysts see further cuts…
Weekly recap: Markets in sea of red as the Fed dims Santa Rally hopes
Global markets are set to end the week lower following the Fed’s hawkish rate cut on Wednesday, which sent government bond yields soaring, draining liquidities.…
Stocks plunge as Federal Reserve’s tilt triggers ‘Black Wednesday’
Fed sparks market rout: Wall Street plunged, the dollar hit two-year highs, and Treasury yields spiked as Powell struck a hawkish tone, warning of inflation…
Weekly recap: Stock market rally stalls amid bond market jitters
Global markets saw a slide in weekly performance due to rising government bond yields, following the US inflation data release and the ECB’s hawkish rate…
European Central Bank delivers final rate cut of the year
The ECB started cutting the main interest rates in June 2024, to boost the Eurozone's lagging economy, through lower rates to encourage borrowing, spending and…
Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus
Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week. ADVERTISEMENTThe financial markets saw…
Greek bonds mark historical milestone: Spread erased against France
Greek sovereign bonds have achieved a historic milestone, closing their yield gap against France, reflecting Greece's fiscal reforms and economic resilience. Meanwhile, French bonds face…
Eurozone’s inflation rate rises to 2.3%: Should the ECB be concerned?
Annual inflation in the eurozone edged higher in November, matching expectations, while Germany reported its worst retail sales drop in two years, signalling broader economic…
European stocks underperform global peers amid Trump’s victory
Global stock markets are set to end the week on a strong note amid the US election and China's highly anticipated additional stimulus measures. However,…
Weekly recap: Uncertainty moves markets into retreat from all-time highs
Global markets are set to finish the week lower due to uncertainties surrounding the economic and political landscape ahead of the US presidential election and…
Markets weekly recap: DAX hits a new high as the ECB cuts rates
Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic will likely end the week on a positive note, with sentiment buoyed by the European Central Bank’s…
ECB rate cuts: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation,’ says Lagarde
Inflation is on track to hit the medium-term 2% target in 2025. The ECB remains data-dependent, with no pre-commitment to future rate changes. ADVERTISEMENTIn a…
Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision
The euro began its downtrend against the US dollar at the end of September after reaching a 15-month high. Despite a potential near-term rebound, analysts…
Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates drop
As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors benefit from lower borrowing costs,…
Week ahead in the markets: ECB interest rate decision takes centre stage
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to announce a 0.25% rate cut this week, marking the third reduction this year. Key economic data from…
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…
Euro falls to two-month low as Fed shows no rush for further large rate cuts
The euro weakened to a two-month low against the US dollar following the release of the Federal Reserve meeting minutes. The trend is likely to…
Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment data
This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures. This data will be critical…
Markets round-up: China growth measures drive up European stocks
Chinese stimulus policies boosted stock markets across Europe, particularly in sectors more exposed to Chinese consumer demand, such as luxury and automotive stocks. Both the…