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Back to SearchMarkets continue to struggle on weak data prints
Investor sentiment was dealt a further blow yesterday after manufacturing PMI data showed that manufacturing activity in the eurozone continued to we…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stock markets breathe a sigh of relief as US government remains open for business
US futures raced higher this morning following a last-minute deal on Saturday evening to keep the US government open until at least 17th November. Bo…
2 years, 11 months ago
Stocks stage something of a comeback yesterday
US equities have struggled in September, but staged a bit of a month-end rally yesterday after US Treasury yields fell back from 15-year highs. Meanw…
2 years, 11 months ago
As Oil grabs the headlines … can the rally last?
Benchmark US oil prices rose to USD 95 a barrel for the first time in more than a year after inventories in the nation's main stockpile fell to criti…
2 years, 11 months ago
Fears of US yields rising further drag equities lower
September continues to live up to its bad reputation in financial markets, with equities down between 3% and 7% and bond yields continuing to rise. T…
2 years, 11 months ago
European and US equity markets diverge
Investor sentiment in Europe took a hit yesterday as concerns around interest rates staying higher for longer and renewed fears in the Chinese econom…
2 years, 11 months ago
Central banks rain on stock market’s parade
Equity markets closed the week lower after comments from the leading central banks forced investors to realise that they will be stuck with higher ra…
2 years, 11 months ago
Central banks made bonds sell off
This week, one central bank after another made it clear that interest rates need to stay higher for longer. As a result, government bond yields rose …
2 years, 11 months ago
Markets fall after 'hawkish hold' by the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged but hinted at one more hike in the US this year and that rates will stay higher for longer than mar…
2 years, 11 months ago
Markets breathe a sigh ahead of Fed decision
Amid rising pricing pressure in the energy sector, today it’s the turn of the US Federal Reserve to announce its latest interest rate decision. UK CP…
2 years, 11 months ago