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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,
23 May 2022
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.
Mish’s market update: Mind your macros
MarketGauge’s Mish Schneider analyses recent US stock market declines and discusses the implications for investors.
UK retail sales set to decline for the third month in a row
At the end of another choppy week for European markets, sentiment appears to have become much more fragile.
US stocks extend losses, pointing to a lower open in the Asian markets
Asian equity markets are set to slightly open lower after the US stocks failed in an attempt to rebound overnight.
19 May 2022
US retail profit warnings raise recession concerns
It’s been a sea of red for European markets today, with the consumer staples sector leading the fallers on the FTSE 100.
Europe set for lower open after another US rout
Having seen some decent gains in the early part of the week, yesterday saw European markets slide back after Fed chair Jay Powell reiterated the determination of the Federal Reserve
The US stock rout is set to send jitters to the Asian markets as inflation fears intensify
Asian equity markets are set to suffer from the US stocks’ turbulence overnight.
18 May 2022
Stocks roll over again as inflation starts to show signs of biting
Having seen some strong gains yesterday, we’ve slipped back on the back of a loss of momentum after Fed chair Jay Powell’s comments last night that the Federal Reserve
UK CPI set to hit record high above 9%
There was a much more positive mood around European markets yesterday, with some decent gains across the board.
Asian markets set to rise as US stocks extend gains on strong retail data
Asian equity markets are set to open higher following a strong session in the US markets.
17 May 2022
Sterling rallies as wage pressure starts to build
We’ve seen a much more positive vibe around European equity markets today, with reports out of Asia suggesting that China might be close to looking to ease some of its covid restrictions,
UK wages and US retail sales in focus
European stocks got off to a mixed start to the week yesterday, after a big decline in Chinese retail sales pointed to an economy that came to a crashing halt in April,
Asian markets set to open higher amid China optimism, US stocks pared losses following a choppy session
Asian equity markets are set to open higher despite a choppy session in the US stocks overnight.
16 May 2022
Analysis
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
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.
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.
Short-term FX Technical Strategy (6 May 2022)
Chart of the day – a potential further rebounding of bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies took a ride on the global risk assets’ relief rally overnight., together with a slew of positive news.
05 May 2022
Short-term FX Technical Strategy – FOMC edition (4 May 2022)
04 May 2022
Charts of the day: potential SPX rebound, Amazon tests multi-year support, bearish divergence in USD/JPY
A morning start lodges a potential rebounding of the SPX, Amazon tests multi-year trendline support and a bearish divergence in USD/JPY.
03 May 2022