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Back to SearchMarkets dominated by central banks
After the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and the European Central Bank followed suit, it was the Bank of…
3 years, 3 months ago
It’s rate hike week
Yesterday the US raised rates by 25 basis points in line with market expectations, and gave no hints as to whether a further hike will take place on …
3 years, 3 months ago
Earnings results drive share prices ahead of key policy meetings
Earnings results from the big tech companies are keeping investors on their toes as they wait for more colour on the interest rate decisions due toda…
3 years, 3 months ago
Latest data points to economic slowdown
The latest purchasing managers' indices for July from Europe and the US point to a slowdown in economic activity in both regions. Investors are now t…
3 years, 3 months ago
Nasdaq ends down on big volumes while Europe sees some unexpected winners
The outcome of the Spanish elections came as a surprise and is causing uncertainty among investors. Equity markets have generally performed well of l…
3 years, 3 months ago
US labour market continues to show strength
The US labour market continues to send out strong signals, which could be crucial for consumer spending and avoiding a recession this year. Meanwhile…
3 years, 3 months ago
Netflix and Tesla spoil the after markets party
European stocks closed higher yesterday after UK inflation came in at its lowest level in 15 months. US markets also closed higher but futures fell s…
3 years, 3 months ago
Stocks are up and yields are down as risk-on sentiment takes over
After a somewhat sluggish start to the month, equities and bonds have picked up momentum in recent sessions, driven by positive earnings reports and …
3 years, 3 months ago
Asia-Pacific markets mixed after downgrade to China's growth forecast
US markets closed higher on Monday with the technology, financials and industrials sectors outperforming. Asia Pacific markets are mixed this morning…
3 years, 3 months ago
The USD’s worst week for eight months
In a week full of optimism that the Fed was getting closer to ending its rate hikes, global equities rallied. The USD could not hold its own and sold…
3 years, 3 months ago