Crude oil prices rise as Red Sea tensions intensify after US strikes
Crude oil prices jumped following the US military strikes on the Iran-backed Houthi militants, in response to the Yemen-based group’s commercial vessel attacks in the…
Markets week ahead: Will central banks offer investors a positive push?
Major central banks are set to decide on interest rates this week, providing guidance on market trajectory. Investors will particularly focus on the Federal Reserve’s…
Wall Street tumbles over recession fears wiping billions in US tech stock valuations
Wall Street tumbled amid tariff-driven recession fears in the US economy, triggering sharp selloffs in the big tech stocks, wiping out billions of euros in…
Markets dip as China vows retaliation over Trump’s extra tariff threat
European markets were in the red on Friday morning after China vowed to retaliate as necessary to Donald Trump's extra 10% tariff hike. ADVERTISEMENTThe pan-European…
European markets repeatedly reach new highs despite risks of a US-EU trade war
The European stock markets have been exceptional this year, with both the Euro Stoxx 600 Index and the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs, despite the…
Markets volatile as investors assess China’s retaliatory tariffs on US
China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff,…
Global markets roil as Trump slaps tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada,…
Apple’s shares surge despite the largest China sales drop in one year
Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in…
Markets recover from DeepSeek turmoil ahead of key rate decisions and tech results
Global stock markets rebounded from the previous day's selloff, ahead of major tech earnings and central bank rate decisions. ADVERTISEMENTBoth European and US stock markets…
The markets: Central bank rate decisions, tech earnings, and key economic data
Global markets will focus on central bank rate decisions and earnings from US tech giants, alongside major European corporate quarterly results. ADVERTISEMENTStock markets posted consecutive…
Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency
Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump's tariff plans, with asset classes…
European equities surge to 24-year highs, DAX sets new record
European stock markets continued their rally on Friday, with large-cap indices reaching levels unseen in over two decades. ADVERTISEMENTInvestors are increasingly optimistic about further interest…
What’s in store for the week ahead? US CPI and China’s GDP in the Spotlight
This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic…
Rising energy and metal prices boost European stock markets
European stock markets outperformed their global counterparties this week, driven by the energy sector’s strong gains. ADVERTISEMENTGlobal stock markets are mixed this week with Wall…
Top 10 European stocks of 2024: Can they repeat success in 2025?
The European stock market in 2024 delivered some remarkable stories of transformation, innovation, and resilience. ADVERTISEMENTLeading the charge were companies that capitalised on sector-specific trends…
Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns
Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply,…
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…
European markets may face pressure following weak Chinese data
China reported disappointing retail sales data for November, underscoring ongoing challenges with sluggish consumer demands. The data will likely weigh on the European stock markets,…
Germany’s stock market records fresh high despite economic weakness
The DAX hit a new high for the second straight trading day on Monday. Strong performances in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors have fuelled…
Weekly recap: European markets under pressure amid French political jitters
The European markets continued to underperform global peers following the French political turmoil, although the euro rebounded from a two-year low against the dollar. ADVERTISEMENTThe…