Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFed says ‘No’ to pre-emptive rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting yesterday and Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that with inflation still …
1 year, 6 months ago
Markets are taking a breather ahead of the Fed meeting
It took two attempts, but German conservative leader Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday after an unprecedented defeat on the first …
1 year, 6 months ago
US stocks stumble amid FX fluctuations
US equities struggled yesterday as the S&P 500 index snapped its nine-day winning streak with a modest rotation into defensive stocks. Meanwhile, the…
1 year, 6 months ago
Stocks rebound, USD weakens, Buffett steps down
Global equity markets have largely recovered their losses since 2 April, or Liberation Day, with Australia, Mexico and Germany's DAX among the best p…
1 year, 6 months ago
Microsoft and Meta boost risk-on sentiment
Equity markets continued their multi-day rally yesterday with the S&P 500 nearing its ‘Liberation Day’ level after the fastest 8-session gain since N…
1 year, 6 months ago
100 days with Trump
Donald Trump and his policies remain a key focus for investors, particularly today as he reaches his 100th day in office. Yesterday, Trump signed ord…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trade talks and tech titans: busy times for investors
The markets have seen some brief respite from volatility, thanks to positive developments in ongoing trade talks and upbeat company reports. However,…
1 year, 6 months ago
Stocks climb on Fed-cut hopes
Equity markets continued their multi-day rally yesterday on US Federal Reserve comments indicating an openness to rate cuts and signs that trade nego…
1 year, 6 months ago
Optimism returns – but for how long?
Market sentiment has shifted towards optimism once again, with the US dollar gaining strength as concerns over President Trump's potential interferen…
1 year, 6 months ago
Relief rally
Stocks jumped and the dollar edged up as the Trump administration defused some of the tension that had rattled financial markets in recent sessions. …
1 year, 6 months ago