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Daily financial market analysis with numbers and trends of major stock, bond, currency, commodity and cryptocurrency indices
Financial markets await news on the US, China and the FED
The financial markets await news on the US-China relations front and begin a week in which the FED will be back in the spotlight with its interest rate decision next Wednesday. A period of stabilisation continues, with bonds maintaining the [+]
Tariff tug-of-war continues ahead of key earnings reports
As the tug-of-war over US tariffs continues, investors today will try to focus on incoming macroeconomic data and in particular the guidance that will accompany the quarterly numbers from big tech and “sentinel” companies such as Caterpillar.
Financial markets on hold as uncertainty persists
Awaiting is growing for the first numbers on economic trends at the beginning of 2025 and for the quarterly reports of the US big tech companies. On the financial markets, the mood remains uncertain, with the bond rally currently the [+]
A busy week for financial markets amidst macro data and big tech quarterly results
After a week of trying to return to “normal” conditions, the financial markets are gearing up for a busy week of important macroeconomic (PCE inflation and the US labour market) and microeconomic (Big Tech quarterly reports) data.
After Powell, financial markets eye ECB
Financial markets are reassessing the risk of recession after Fed Governor J Powell’s warning words and awaiting the ECB’s decision. Volatility remains high.
Financial markets continue to flounder
Financial markets appear to be stuck in a muddle with no real direction. This is the result of the great uncertainty that still surrounds the tariffs affair, which favours safe-haven assets such as gold and the Swiss franc. Mixed signals [+]
Financial markets try not to be overwhelmed by new rumours of US tariffs
Once again, one step forward, two steps back for US trade policy. Financial markets are trying not to be overwhelmed by the new rumours of US tariffs, but the situation remains risk-off. Gold is losing some strength, bonds are trying [+]
Another volatile week for financial markets
Another week begins in which the risk of high volatility remains pronounced. The concessions on tech tariffs over the weekend could push equity markets higher, but how long will the effect last? Eyes are on US Treasuries as gold continues [+]
Eyes on first-quarter reports as financial markets shake up
The rebound in equity markets was short-lived, while gold resumed its rally and bond yields continued to rise. There seems to be no respite for the financial markets, tariffs remain a constant concern and today marks the start of the [+]
Stock markets rebound as Trump suspends tariffs for 90 days
Trump suspends tariffs for 90 days and stock markets rebound. The situation remains complicated, after the emotional wave we will see how the markets will reason on the open issues: China, Mexico, Canada, macro data, quarterly reports.
Financial markets remain extremely risk-off
On the day of the implementation of the second part of the tariffs announced by Trump on Wednesday, financial markets remain in an extreme risk-off situation, with all three main asset classes (equities, bonds, commodities) tilted to the downside. On [+]
Financial markets at the mercy of skyrocketing volatility
Volatility is very high and the direction of financial markets is almost impossible to predict. There is a sense that something is building in investors’ expectations, but it is too early to judge. The initial scenario remains fragile and dominated [+]
Risk-off dominates financial markets, awaiting a sign from the White House
Risk-off dominates the financial markets at the start of the week and the news from Asia, combined with the trend in US futures, points to another Black Monday for equity markets. Only some news from the White House can make [+]
Financial markets await US payrolls and wait to hear from Powell
After yesterday’s dramatic day, the financial markets are awaiting the US employment data for March and, more importantly, the words that J Powell, Governor of the FED, will deliver today at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing conference.
Trump’s ‘super’ tariffs send financial markets tumbling
The tariffs announced by President Trump yesterday have hit global financial markets, and it promises to be a very complicated day for equities. Safe haven assets are soaring while bonds are discounting inflationary scenarios.
The day of tariffs has arrived, and financial markets are trying to unburden themselves
The day of the tariffs has arrived. Today, the US administration will unveil its plan for tit-for-tat tariffs, and the financial markets are struggling in these final hours of anticipation between the various hypotheses circulating. What Trump has called a [+]
Awaiting tariffs, investors look to macroeconomic data
Financial markets remain at the mercy of tariffs, the end of Q1 brings some technical rebounds, but the underlying situation remains fragile. Investors are hoping for some positive signals from US payrolls, ISM manufacturing and Eurozone inflation data.
Financial markets still under pressure as US tariff deadline looms
Financial markets seem to be giving up any hope of an early resolution on tariffs before the April 2nd deadline. The week is expected to open on the heels of Friday’s close, with strong risk-off signals and a delicate stance [+]
Between tariffs and counter-tariffs, investors look to the PCE price index
Trump’s decisions were followed by less than conciliatory words from Canada, China and Europe. The impression is that there is no room for negotiation in the trade war that has now been declared. The markets are taking note and, after [+]
Tariffs still in the way of financial markets
Once again it is tariffs that are driving the financial markets. The new tariffs announced by Trump are dampening the rally in US equities, while on the bond front the shadow of rising inflation is lengthening.