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News
Oil stocks shrug off windfall tax, retail gets a boost
European markets have spent most of the day edging cautiously higher, with the FTSE100 shrugging off the UK government’s decision to impose a 25% windfall tax on the oil and gas sector.
26 May 2022
When is a windfall tax, not a windfall tax? When it’s a temporary targeted energy profits levy
Putting to one side the fact that the government whipped its MPs only a few weeks ago to vote against a windfall tax, the UK government today U-turned on that.
No surprises from Fed minutes, Sunak expected to announce new help for households
European markets had a much more positive bias yesterday, helped by more resilience in the US, which finished the day strongly higher after the release of the latest Fed minutes.
US stocks rise on Fed meeting minutes, Asian markets to follow the rally
Asian markets are set to open higher following a relief rally in the US stocks overnight.
25 May 2022
European markets edge higher, as risk rebounds
After yesterday’s modest falls, markets in Europe have had a more positive bias today, edging higher on a day with little in the way of drivers.
Mish's midweek update: Introducing my Economic Modern Family
MarketGauge’s Mish Schneider shares the key indicators that, for her, provide a calm, reliable gauge of momentum amid the market noise.
Fed minutes in focus, as data outlook darkens
Having got off to a decent start to the week yesterday, European markets gave up all their Monday gains, sliding back sharply on worries over the growth outlook
US stocks off lows despite tech jitters, ASX set to open higher
Asian markets are set to open higher despite tech jitters in the US stocks overnight.
24 May 2022
Snap crackles, and pops yesterday’s market optimism
Markets in Europe have given back yesterday’s gains, weighed down by further evidence of economic weakness in the form of a big earnings downgrade from US social media company Snap
UK public sector borrowing and flash PMIs in focus
We saw a strong start to the trading week for European markets yesterday, with decent gains across the board.
Asian markets are set to open higher, following US stocks’ comeback
Asian markets are set to open higher following a positive close in the US stocks.
23 May 2022
ECB rate-rise chatter pushes euro to four-week high
The FTSE 100 has continued to stand out as far as European markets are concerned, consolidating its position as a more defensive index, although the DAX also got a boost,
Recession concerns vie with inflation risk for investors
We saw another week of declines for US markets on Friday, with the S&P500 closing lower for the seventh week in succession, making a fresh 18 month low,
APAC Week Ahead: Volatility ahead amid influential economic events and data
FOMC Meeting Minutes, US PMIs, GDP, PCE, and goods orders, RBNZ decision in focus
21 May 2022
Weekly momentum update by RRG - 20 May 2022
RRG Research's Julius de Kempenaer analyses recent weakness in US stock markets and identifies two German stocks for closer inspection.
20 May 2022
Retail remains under pressure, despite consumer rebound in April
In a complete contrast to yesterday’s large declines, European markets have rebounded strongly as we come to the end of a volatile and whiplash-inducing trading week.
The Week Ahead: Fed minutes; US Q1 GDP; M&S results
Read our preview of key economic and company events in the week commencing 23 May 2022, and view our corporate earnings schedule.
Analysis
Waiting for a bullish breakout? A tactical view on Apple
Apple and S&P 500 have a positive correlation in the price movements, where both are testing the key resistances at the descending trendlines
What will the FOMC meeting bring? Is S&P 500 to launch a bullish-break out?
The FOMC meeting minutes to be released tomorrow could be a catalyst for investors to shake off the recent fears of a recession scenario
Short-term FX Technical Strategy (24 May 2022)
Technical analysis of EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY & AUD/USD
Earnings Preview: Can Nvidia save semiconductor stocks?
Chipmakers have faced the hardest global headwinds due to a rapid pace of valuation downgrades seen in growth stocks
Chart of the week – End of major uptrend for Tesla (TSLA)
End of major uptrend for Tesla (TSLA), risk of further down moves
22 May 2022
A short-term rebounding opportunity of Nasdaq and gold's bullish break-out
Short-term FX Technical Strategy (18 May 2022)
Technical analysis on EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY & AUD/USD
18 May 2022
Earnings Preview: Can Tencent shrug off its sluggish performance?
Investors will be paying close attention to its three key business segments; gaming, fintech, and cloud computing solutions to gauge the company’s future growth prospects.
17 May 2022
What is expected for JD.com’s earnings?
JD.com's supply-chain and logistic businesses were more resilient than other Chinese e-commerce peers during the recent Covid lockdowns in China’s major cities.
15 May 2022
Chart of the week – Ethereum plummeted to major range support, a potential mean reversion rebound looms
Ethereum (ETH/USD) plummeted to 1,930 major range support
Short-term FX Technical Strategy (13 May 2022)
13 May 2022
Here is what you need to know about Alibaba’s upcoming earnings?
The Chinese tech giants kick start their earnings reports this week, with Alibaba reporting its first-quarter performance on the 13 May
11 May 2022
Chart of the day: is WTI crude oil set to further fall?
Crude oil prices tumbled on deteriorating sentiment, triggered by weak Chinese economic data on Monday.
10 May 2022
Short-term FX Technical Strategy (10 May 2022)
Chart of the week – US energy stocks on a tear for further potential upside
SPDR Energy Select Sector ETF (XLE) bullish bias above 71.00 key support
08 May 2022
US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 6 May 2022
View our live recording of the US non-farm payrolls webinar from UK chief market analyst, Michael Hewson.
06 May 2022
Charts of the day – S&P 500 tests the pivot support
The broader markets sell-off implies growing fears of a possible economic recession.