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Back to SearchCentral banks in the spotlight
US equities and Treasuries were stronger after the Fed decided to leave its key interest rate unchanged and Jerome Powell hinted that the hiking cycl…
2 years, 6 months ago
Investor sentiment diverges ahead of Fed decision
As inflation continues to retreat in the eurozone, consumer confidence in the US falls on worries around business conditions and the cost of living. …
2 years, 6 months ago
US earnings recovery, European earnings recession
With no major geographical escalation over the weekend, US equities rose on Monday, helped by companies such as McDonald's which surprised on the ups…
2 years, 6 months ago
The night is darkest before the dawn - it's make-or-break week for markets
The US yield curve appears stuck and the S&P 500 index is down more than 10% from its highs earlier this year. This week's Federal Reserve decision o…
2 years, 6 months ago
Markets soothed by US GDP growth and tech earnings’ beat
Asian equity markets were stronger this morning and US futures are higher following better than expected US GDP growth and strong earnings from two t…
2 years, 6 months ago
Markets dragged lower by lacklustre company earnings
While US new homes sales rose strongly, highlighting the remarkable resilience of the US economy, it’s the Q3 earnings season that continues to domin…
2 years, 6 months ago
Earnings dominate headlines
US equities snapped a five-day losing streak yesterday, supported by slightly lower Treasury yields and solid earnings. In Europe, all eyes are on th…
2 years, 6 months ago
Lower yields, mergers and a crypto rally drive markets
Lower yields after 'things have gone too far', two mega-mergers and the earnings season in full swing this week have driven markets in recent hours. …
2 years, 6 months ago
S&P 500 – all eyes on 4200 points
In last week’s risk-off environment, the Swiss franc and gold have been the safe haven of choice for investors, while government bonds – another trad…
2 years, 6 months ago
Joe Biden requests more funding to support war efforts
President Joe Biden appealed directly to the American people to support funding for Israel and Ukraine's war efforts. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome…
2 years, 6 months ago