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Financial Markets Face a Week of Earnings and U.S. Inflation Data
The week on financial markets begins with some glimmers of hope on the U.S.–China tariff front and great anticipation for upcoming corporate earnings reports (with major players like Netflix, Coca-Cola, Tesla, and Intel set to release their numbers), as well [+]
Uneasy Financial Markets as Week Ends on Trade and U.S. Credit Concerns
Financial markets uneasy at the end of the week. While corporate earnings reports seem to be going well, concerns are growing about the health of credit in the United States, the continuation of the government shutdown, and tensions between the [+]
Volatility Rises in Financial Markets Amid Strong Earnings and Trade War Fears
Will earnings data be enough to offset concerns about a potential trade war between the U.S. and China and the ongoing federal shutdown? In the absence of significant macroeconomic data (U.S. inflation figures, barring surprises, are expected at the end [+]
Financial Markets Caught Between Optimism and Concern
Financial markets remain uncertain as they try to balance the mixed signals emerging in recent days. On one hand, the start of earnings season is exceeding expectations, and Powell’s comments confirm that another rate cut is on the way. On [+]
Financial Markets Rebound, Yet Caution Lingers Ahead of October U.S. Quarterly Results
Financial markets are recovering after last weekend’s slip, though a veil of caution remains—something the first U.S. quarterly earnings reports of October (with major investment banks’ results expected today) may try to blow away. Meanwhile, the bond market is regaining [+]
Financial Markets Face a Week of Renewed U.S.–China Tensions and Corporate Earnings
The new chapter in the U.S.–China tariff dispute risks adding further uncertainty to financial markets, which had already been showing some signs of weakness in recent days. However, the decline in indicators could pave the way for new gains if [+]
Financial markets head into the weekend with a cautious tone
Financial markets continue to price in the absence of U.S. macro data and are preparing for next week, when the first corporate earnings for the third quarter of 2025 will be released. Overall, there is a noticeable slowdown in momentum [+]
Markets React to the Federal Reserve’s Meeting Minutes
As the shutdown continues—and with it, the lack of macroeconomic data from the United States—financial markets find some comfort in the minutes from the latest Fed meeting, which confirm expectations of further interest rate cuts. Equities are still seen in [+]
Signs of Anxiety Emerging in Financial Markets
A bit of unease is beginning to surface in financial markets. The lack of macroeconomic data on the performance of the U.S. economy seems to be making itself felt. Added to this are the “volatile” enthusiasm surrounding the technology sector [+]
No macro data; focus shifts to AI and France
In the absence of major U.S. macroeconomic data, investors are focusing on the deal between AMD and OpenAI, which is adding fresh momentum to the equity rally and boosting the tech sector. On this side of the Atlantic, however, clouds [+]
A week with few macro data points for financial markets
Financial markets are starting a week that may offer few macro data points to analyze due to the government shutdown, but plenty of geopolitical news. Equities are still expected to rise, gold remains at overheated levels, and bond yields are [+]
Markets shrug off shutdown; tech drives equities higher while bonds stall
Financial markets seem, for the time being, unconcerned about the federal shutdown in the US and are instead focusing on the positive news coming from the tech sector. The week ends without the crucial US labor market data, leaving the [+]
Financial Markets Resume Bets on a More Accommodative Fed
Orphans – for the moment, due to the shutdown – of official data, financial markets are focusing on the disappointing ADP report numbers and are once again betting on a more active Fed between now and the end of the [+]
The U.S. government shutdown is increasing uncertainty in financial markets
Uncertainty in financial markets is increasing, and the main consequence is a further appreciation of gold. The U.S. government shutdown risks delaying the release of September labor market data, the true macroeconomic beacon of the week.
Financial markets are moving at a slow pace at the start of this week
Financial markets are moving at a slow pace at the start of this week. The risk of a U.S. government shutdown is becoming a bit more concrete, while new tariff announcements are coming from the White House starting mid-October. Today, [+]
Markets Face a Week Full of Unknowns, from Shutdown Risk to U.S. Jobs Data
The week begins with many uncertainties for financial markets. The focus remains on the United States, where the risk of a government shutdown looms starting next Wednesday. On Friday, official employment data for September will also be released—another key element [+]
New U.S. tariff announcement rattles financial markets at week’s end
End of the week slowdown for equity markets, with news on the U.S. macroeconomic front reducing expectations of an accelerated pace of Fed rate cuts. Adding to the uncertainty is Trump’s announcement of new tariffs starting October 1. Both equities [+]
Risk-On Sentiment Slightly Eases in Financial Markets
While awaiting the PCE inflation data and U.S. consumer spending figures, financial markets are showing a slight moderation in risk-on sentiment. Medium-term trends remain intact.
Powell cools financial markets’ expectations about interest rates
Powell’s remarks are dampening expectations about the number of Fed rate cuts between now and the end of the year. Financial markets are now awaiting the PCE inflation data (Friday) for confirmation. Equities are still seen trending higher, bonds are [+]
Financial markets: focus on PMI surveys and Powell’s speech
On financial markets, all eyes are on September PMI survey data and on the remarks that Fed Chair J. Powell will deliver. Investors are looking for signals regarding the impact of tariffs on prices and demand on one hand, and [+]
