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Weekend packed with macro data and possible U.S. Supreme Court decision on tariffs
The week ends with a wealth of macroeconomic data and the possible decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on tariffs. Financial markets continue to show little direction and a neutral sentiment, with concerns stemming from investments in AI weighing on [+]
Financial markets attempt to shake off risk-off mood amid divided Fed and PCE inflation in focus
While awaiting the PCE inflation data, financial markets are acknowledging the deep divisions over the Fed’s next monetary policy moves. And as fears on the AI front ease, investors are trying to be slightly more confident, hoping for good news [+]
Financial Markets Still Lack Clear Catalysts, Sentiment Neutral; Focus on Fed Minutes and UK Inflation
Financial markets continue this week without a clear direction, with volatility remaining elevated and sentiment staying in neutral territory. While waiting for the U.S. PCE inflation data (Friday), investors are closely watching the Fed minutes. The trend in UK inflation [+]
Markets face another low-catalyst day as sentiment remains neutral-to-negative
The week in financial markets began without the “guidance” of Wall Street and could remain subdued today as well, ahead of the release of the Fed minutes (Wednesday) and, most importantly, the U.S. PCE inflation data (Friday). Sentiment remains neutral [+]
With Wall Street Closed and Asia on Partial Holiday, Financial Markets Lack Catalysts at the Start of the Week
With Wall Street closed (Presidents Day) and Asian markets operating at half capacity (Lunar New Year), financial markets begin the week with few catalysts and many issues left unresolved from the previous week (AI, Fed, and tariffs). Sentiment remains between [+]
AI Remains Center Stage—for Better or Worse—in Financial Markets, as Sentiment Swings Between Neutral and Risk-Off
AI remains the main protagonist, for better or worse, in financial markets. The week draws to a close with renewed concerns about profitability and the potential disruption that new technology could cause in other sectors (from software to financial services). [+]
U.S. Jobs Data Lift Wall Street, but Financial Markets Remain Uncertain
U.S. labor market data are giving Wall Street a positive session, but overall sentiment in financial markets remains neutral and investors, awaiting U.S. inflation data (due tomorrow), continue to show limited directional conviction in their decisions. This morning, futures indicate [+]
Financial Markets Remain Cautious as Investors Await January U.S. Jobs Data
The U.S. labor market will be the main focus of today’s financial markets. Investors are awaiting the January 2026 employment report, along with revisions to the figures from previous months. This data, together with next Friday’s inflation reading, will provide [+]
Financial markets lack clear direction as investors await key U.S. macro data
As markets await a busy macro week to get fully underway—with U.S. labor market data due tomorrow and inflation figures on Friday—financial assets continue to trade with limited directionality. Still, equities managed to put together a broadly positive Monday, gold [+]
Financial markets kick off a macro-heavy week amid uncertainty and a Japan-led rally
Financial markets are set to kick off a data-heavy week on the macroeconomic front, with US labor market and inflation figures leading the pack of key market movers. Sentiment remains uncertain, although a wave of buying from Asia—sparked by developments [+]
Financial markets head toward a risk-off end to the week
The week draws to a close on a distinctly nervous note for financial markets, with investors shifting into risk-off mode and selling down the technology sector, where profit expectations have become more uncertain amid rising AI-related costs. On the macro [+]
Market Sentiment Stays Neutral as Cyclicals Gain Ground at Tech’s Expense
The phase of sector rotation in equity markets continues, with technology stocks hit in the latest session by Alphabet’s cost outlook and softer prospects for the software sector. Financial markets are looking elsewhere: cyclical sectors are gaining traction, gold is [+]
Uncertainty and Sector Rotation Weigh on the Technology Sector
Uncertainty and weak risk appetite are shaping financial markets in this first week of February. The most visible effect is a sector rotation that is weighing on technology stocks, despite earnings results so far being more than decent. Gold is [+]
Financial markets attempt to regain footing amid earnings season and monetary policy decisions
Financial markets attempt to regain footing after several turbulent sessions, as investors await another round of heavyweight earnings (AMD today, followed later in the week by Amazon and Alphabet). Attention is focused on global bonds, which have slipped below their [+]
Financial Markets: Gold’s Rally Comes to an Abrupt Halt as AI Concerns Weigh on the Start of February
January ended with a sharp halt to the rally in gold and silver, and this fresh bout of volatility is set to shape the opening week of February. Financial markets remain focused on earnings season, renewed doubts over the profitability [+]
Financial markets end the week — and January 2026 — under a cloud of uncertainty
The week draws to a close confirming the climate of uncertainty that has marked much of January 2026. The key themes remain unchanged: the outlook for the Federal Reserve, ongoing geopolitical risks, and lingering doubts over the profitability of artificial [+]
Markets Struggle for Direction After Mixed Earnings, Fed Holds Rates
Financial markets continue to move without a clear direction. Mixed earnings results from Microsoft (cloud profits below expectations) and Meta (solid profits but sharply rising costs), combined with the outcome of the Fed meeting (rates unchanged and a broadly stable [+]
Markets in focus: weak dollar, Fed decision and big tech earnings
Financial markets continue to navigate a cloud of uncertainty, keeping a close eye on the ongoing debasement trade, with gold holding firm and the US dollar weakening. Against this backdrop, the day is set to gain momentum with the Federal [+]
Markets search for a catalyst as gold shines amid uncertainty
Financial markets remain cautious, waiting for a catalyst that could emerge from Big Tech earnings or signals from the Federal Reserve. In the meantime, precious metals continue to shine, pushing risk indicators toward recent lows. Overall sentiment remains neutral on [+]
Financial Markets Start the Week on Edge Amid a Packed Macro Calendar and Key Earnings Reports
Financial markets open the week on edge as investors brace for a packed macroeconomic agenda. Attention is firmly on Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting and Friday’s key European economic data, with heavyweight earnings releases and lingering geopolitical tensions in between. A [+]
