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Daily financial market analysis with numbers and trends of major stock, bond, currency, commodity and cryptocurrency indices
More doubts than certainties in financial markets. Tariffs weighed and PCE awaited
The week ended with more doubts than certainties for the financial markets, with US equities and the technology sector in particular suffering. Tariffs once again became the main market mover ahead of data on consumer spending and the PCE price [+]
Nvidia does not warm the markets and tariffs returns
Nvidia’s cautious profit margin guidance cooled equity markets and investors, awaiting tomorrow’s US inflation data, turned their focus back to tariffs. Stocks are still struggling, bonds are still recovering, but volatility is on the rise.
Stock markets await Nvidia amid risk-off signals
It is Nvidia’s earnings day and the markets await indications on the health of the technology sector. In the meantime, signs of risk off are increasing.
Tariffs weigh on equities, bond recovery continues
Tariffs are once again rocking the financial markets. Trump’s words about imminent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and rising tensions with China are holding back equity markets.
Financial markets consider the impact of the elections in Germany
The results of the German election are at the forefront of investors’ minds at the start of this week. Sentiment is positive, but it remains to be seen whether a stable majority will be possible. In the US, with the [+]
Ahead of PMI surveys, Walmart forecasts question markets on resilience of US consumption
Markets are awaiting the February PMI surveys, while Walmart’s 2025 forecasts have markets questioning the resilience of consumption and the potential impact of tariffs threatened by the Trump administration.
FED minutes weigh on stock markets
The minutes of the latest FED meeting have shattered the calm seen in the financial markets in the first part of the week. US quarterly reports are out, with Walmart’s out today.
A quiet Monday without US markets
With US markets closed for Presidents’ Day, the third Monday in February seems to be in a state of relative calm. On the macro front, interesting data from Japan.
Markets breathe a sigh of relief as US tit-for-tat tariffs postponed to April
The announcement of reciprocal tariffs did not do too much damage on the stock markets. Perhaps mindful of the reactions following the tariffs imposed on Canada and Mexico, the Trump administration postponed their implementation until April, with ample room for [+]
US inflation freezes markets’ expectations
More persistent inflation than expected reduces the chances of new Fed intervention in the short term, and financial markets reacted with another weak day in equities and rising bond yields.
Investors looking for direction
Financial markets continue to search for direction. After Powell’s words, the US inflation data for January will arrive today. In the background still tariffs, still Trump and an indecipherable geopolitical picture.
Financial markets await Powell’s words
Confirmation or further slowdown in interest rate cuts? Trying to put aside the subject of tariffs for a few hours, the financial markets will look for answers in the words that J Powell, Governor of the FED, will speak on [+]
New week, more tariffs?
Tariffs, again. In the week that begins, it will still be the Trump administration’s decisions that will affect the mood of investors and the performance of the financial markets. Dollar, gold, oil and treasuries are the assets to monitor this [+]
Financial markets await the US labour market report
The financial markets continue to be rather erratic this week. The tech sector’s not entirely convincing quarterlies are raising doubts about the profitability of investments in AI. Today is also the day of the US labour market report.
Financial markets try to calm down
The financial markets are trying to regain some calm after ‘hot’ days. The focus is back on quarterly reports (today it is Amazon’s turn), while on the horizon (tomorrow) are the US labour market data.
Markets focus on US-China tariffs
The week in the financial markets continues to be driven by international political news. The focus is now on the development of negotiations with China on the tariffs front, but the Middle East issue is also back in the spotlight.
Tariffs continue to dominate financial markets, China responds
It will be another day marked by trade skirmishes over US tariffs. Yesterday Mexico’s opening, today China’s response in the form of new tariffs on oil and coal. Today is also a day of important quarterly reports (Google and AMD [+]
US tariffs dominate financial markets as week begins
The US acceleration on tariffs is likely to weigh on financial markets. Pending developments, volatility and bond yields are expected to increase. The dollar continues to strengthen.
Quarterly reports bring calm to stock markets
The stock markets seem to have regained some calm after last Monday’s storm. Quarterly reports on the one hand and good macro data on the other are prompting optimism. But there is no shortage of pitfalls, as shown by the [+]
ECB, growth and employment in focus for the euro area
Today will give financial markets a full picture of the health of the Eurozone economy, with growth and employment numbers, while the ECB is expected to cut interest rates further. In the US, the quarterly earnings season continues, today it [+]
