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A mixed day for global markets
Yesterday was uninspiring for the S&P 500, which added 0.16%. The Nasdaq 100 added 1%, buoyed by gains in communications services and information technology.
30 Oct 2024
The Week Ahead: US PCE inflation, jobs report; Microsoft, Amazon results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 28 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
25 Oct 2024
Tesla earnings drive gains in US equities
Equity markets poked their heads above the parapet yesterday. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 were up 0.8% and 0.2% respectively, driven by Tesla which rallied by almost 22%.
Equity markets get a wake-up call
Equity markets finally reacted yesterday after weeks of overlooking rising treasury bond yields, overnight rates, and rallies in gold and the dollar index.
24 Oct 2024
European indices take a dive
Yesterday was another indecisive day for major US equity markets, but things were clearer in Europe, where all the main indices finished in the red.
23 Oct 2024
Mixed signals from global markets
Many major equity indices retreated yesterday, with the S&P 500 down by 0.2%. However, the Nasdaq 100 and its composite stablemate finished up on the day by 0.3%.
22 Oct 2024
US equities overshadowed amid mixed Q3 earnings
US equity markets finished last week with a flourish. However, looking at the five-day performance among the leading indices US benchmarks finished mid-table at best.
21 Oct 2024
The Week Ahead: Global PMI data; GE Aerospace, Tesla results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 21 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
18 Oct 2024
The Netflix comeback: quietly chasing records
Learn more about why Netflix's share price has surged 50% in 2024, and where it could move in the future.
Mixed movements from equities following strong US data
Yesterday, the S&P 500 closed down by 0.02%, the Dow Jones by 0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.08%. Stock indices settled mixed, with the Dow posting a new record high.
Stocks make moderate gains on strong Q3 earnings
Stocks posted moderate gains yesterday, with the Nasdaq 100 recovering from a one-week low, supported by better-than-expected corporate earnings results.
17 Oct 2024
US equities make modest gains despite uphill struggles
Stocks on Friday settled moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posting new all-time highs.
14 Oct 2024
US election playbook: tactical insights from the CMC team
As the US election rapidly approaches, traders and investors worldwide are bracing for potential market shakeups. With economic policies, geopolitical stances, and regulatory frameworks at stake, understanding the election’s impact on global markets is crucial. To unpack the impact of the upcoming election, we asked the CMC team how they’re viewing this pivotal event and its implications for both the short and long term.
13 Oct 2024
US CPI and unemployment reports weaken major equities
Stocks posted moderate losses yesterday after US consumer price index (CPI) data for September showed consumer prices rose more than expected.
11 Oct 2024
Could there be an unsung gold rush in 2024?
Learn more about gold's recent rally, including what factors could be influencing it and where the yellow metal's price could move in the future.
09 Oct 2024
US equity markets bounce back from Monday’s slump
After a non-event on Monday, US equity markets sprung back to life in Tuesday’s trade. The Nasdaq 100 rallied by 1.6%, with the magnificent seven and Nvidia in particular leading these gains.
Tesla's robotaxi event: a decisive moment for Elon Musk
Learn more about Tesla's upcoming robotaxi event, including what it could mean for Tesla's stock and how the company has struggled recently.
08 Oct 2024
Analysis
As the US election nears, traders and investors are preparing for market shifts. With key policies and geopolitical stances at stake, we asked the CMC team for insights on how this pivotal event could impact markets in both the short and long term.
07 Oct 2024
The Week Ahead: UK inflation, US retail sales, Netflix results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 14 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
The Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US inflation, JPMorgan results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 7 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
04 Oct 2024
The Week Ahead: Germany CPI; US ISM data, jobs report
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 30 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
27 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: PMI data, Micron results, US PCE inflation
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 23 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
20 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: US retail sales; UK inflation; Fed, BoE, BoJ rate decisions
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 16 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
13 Sep 2024
Will EV company shares recover? And how the US election could rattle the cage
EV stocks face tough challenges despite growing sales, with major companies seeing steep declines. As subsidies fade and interest rates rise, will they recover? Plus, discover how the US election could impact the future of the EV market.
09 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate meeting, Oracle results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 9 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
06 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: ISM, Broadcom earnings, US job report
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 2 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
30 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: Nvidia earnings, Germany CPI, US PCE
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 26 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
23 Aug 2024
Gold dances around $2,500 as traders await the Fed’s next move
Gold is hovering around $2,500 as investors await Powell's Jackson Hole speech tonight, which could signal rate cuts and drive the next move in the market. Analysts are eyeing the Fed’s tone for clues on whether gold will continue its upward trajectory toward $2,600 by year-end.
The Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks results, global PMIs, Jackson Hole
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 19 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
16 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: UK and US inflation, Walmart results, US election build-up
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 12 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
09 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: ISM services; SMCI, Glencore results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 5 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
02 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: Microsoft results; Fed, BoE rate decisions; US jobs
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 29 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
26 Jul 2024
Strategic Insights: Inflation Cools to 3% – Top Bank Warns It May Stay Higher. Why?
US June CPI was the lowest at 3%, down from its high of 9% in June 2022. The next day, JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon warned that inflation and interest rates might stay higher.
22 Jul 2024
The Week Ahead: Tesla, Alphabet results; US PCE inflation
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 22 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
19 Jul 2024
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