European markets open higher after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains
European markets open in the green as Asian shares mostly rise after Wall Street climbs on Big Tech gains. ADVERTISEMENTFrance's CAC 40, Germany's Dax and…
How might the euro react if Trump wins the US presidential election?
A Trump victory could bring sweeping US tariffs, including a 10% levy on EU imports and a hefty 60% on Chinese goods. Analysts warn this…
Eurozone inflation data and big tech company earnings in focus this week
This week is lined up with critical economic events and company earnings, which are expected to drive market sentiment. Eurozone inflation data will be the…
Gold and silver prices surge to new records as haven demand mounts
Gold and silver surged amidst growing fears of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, uncertainties surrounding the US election, and central banks embarking on easing…
Euro under pressure ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision
The euro began its downtrend against the US dollar at the end of September after reaching a 15-month high. Despite a potential near-term rebound, analysts…
Will ECB deliver another interest rate cut at this week’s meeting?
The ECB is expected to announce a rate cut on Thursday, responding to falling inflation and worsening economic conditions. Eurozone inflation fell to 1.8% in…
Weekly recap: Stocks mixed as geopolitical tensions appear to ease
Global stock markets rose on optimism surrounding potential ceasefire talks in the Middle East. However, the rally lost steam after the US reported a hotter-than-expected…
Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus
This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will be in focus, shaping future…
European stock markets conclude lacklustre month with mixed results
European stock markets underperformed compared to their US and Chinese counterparts in September, primarily due to a lack of local catalysts and a dependence on…
European markets open higher as China unveils economic stimulus package
European markets opened higher, buoyed by the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) recent suite of easing measures. Mining stocks are expected to gain from the…
Gold nears record highs ahead of crucial rate decisions by central banks
Gold continues to hover near all-time highs, driven by a weakened US dollar, uncertain global economic outlooks, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The rally shows no…
Markets weekly look ahead: ECB interest rate decision in the spotlight
This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) is poised to decide on interest rates, a key event for both European stock markets and the euro.…
Weekly recap: European markets retreat amid risk-aversion sentiment
Major benchmark indices across Europe, the US, and Asia are largely on track for a negative weekly close, driven by prevailing risk-aversion sentiment following weak…
European stocks fall as PMIs revised lower, ASML hit by UBS downgrade
European stocks fell on Wednesday after a semiconductor-driven sell-off on Wall Street. Weaker-than-expected economic data, including downgrades to Eurozone PMIs, further weighed on sentiment. ADVERTISEMENTEuropean…
Week ahead in the markets: Eurozone to confirm the second quarter GDP
Global markets will focus on key economic data from the major economies, including the Eurozone’s final GDP for the second quarter, Switzerland’s inflation and economic…
Markets look ahead: EU inflation data in focus as ECB considers rate move
The Eurozone is set to release its first estimate of inflation for August, offering clues about the ECB's interest rate decision in September. Nvidia's earnings…
Markets look ahead: Jackson Hole Symposium takes centre stage
This week, central bankers will convene in the US state of Wyoming to discuss economic outlooks and monetary policies. Key economic data is expected to…
Markets recap: Risk-on sentiment returns amid optimism over rate cuts
Major stock markets are set to end the week on a positive note as the rebound continued amid optimism over rate cuts. Technology shares, in…
Currency war ahead? Euro gains as US CPI boosts Fed rate cut expectations
The euro surged to its highest level since January following cooler-than-expected inflation data from both the UK and the US. European stock markets are set…
Oil and gold prices surge as tensions rise in the Middle East
Crude oil and gold prices surged due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. While increasing demand…