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The Week Ahead: US jobs; eurozone inflation; easyJet results

The Week Ahead: US jobs; eurozone inflation; easyJet results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US jobs; eurozone inflation; easyJet results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 28 November 2022, and view our company earnings calendar.

CMC Markets - 25 Nov 2022

Falling rates buoy stock markets, weakened USD lifts Asian currencies

Market update

Falling rates buoy stock markets, weakened USD lifts Asian currencies

Following the Fed-induced rally on Wall Street, both European and Asian markets finished higher

Tina Teng -

24 Nov 2022

Gold could trace a volatile path in coming months

Market update

Gold could trace a volatile path in coming months

Gold prices may fluctuate in the remainder of 2022 and the first few months of 2023, say analysts at Trading on the Mark.

Kurt Hulse and Tom Pizzuti -

24 Nov 2022

Weak US dollar helps lift European markets to five-month highs

News

Weak US dollar helps lift European markets to five-month highs

We look set for another positive session for markets in Europe today, with the DAX making another five-month high on the back of last night's Fed minutes.

Michael Hewson -

24 Nov 2022

Fed minutes point to smaller hikes going forward, German IFO in focus

News

Fed minutes point to smaller hikes going forward, German IFO in focus

When the Fed met back at the beginning of the month and raised rates by 75bps, a move which was in line with expectations

Michael Hewson -

24 Nov 2022

US stocks gain as FOMC meeting minutes confirm rate-hike slowdown

Market update

US stocks gain as FOMC meeting minutes confirm rate-hike slowdown

US stocks jumped after the FOMC meeting minutes concluded that a slowdown in rate hikes is on the table considering “uncertain lags” around monetary policy

Tina Teng -

23 Nov 2022

Where next for US markets?

Market update

Where next for US markets?

If US markets rally this week or next, we might see some trading volatility in the run-up to Christmas, writes Helene Meisler.

CMC Markets -

23 Nov 2022

European markets edge higher ahead of FOMC minutes

News

European markets edge higher ahead of FOMC minutes

Having got off to an initially positive start, with the FTSE100 getting to within touching distance of 7,500, it’s been a fairly lacklustre session

Michael Hewson -

23 Nov 2022

What does high US inflation mean for interest rates and bond prices?

Market update

What does high US inflation mean for interest rates and bond prices?

Persistently high inflation in the US could push interest rates higher and send bond prices lower in 2023.

Michael J. Kramer -

23 Nov 2022

Fed minutes and flash PMIs in focus

News

Fed minutes and flash PMIs in focus

A rebound in oil prices, and a weaker US dollar helped markets in Europe reverse their Monday losses and close at three-month highs in an otherwise lacklustre session.

Michael Hewson -

23 Nov 2022

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Market analysis

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

Weekly outlook

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

View the estimated indices dividend drop points* for the week commencing 28 November 2022

CMC Markets - 25 Nov 2022

The Kiwi dollar faces upside pressure as RBNZ is set for an unprecedent 75 bps rate hike

Analyst view

The Kiwi dollar faces upside pressure as RBNZ is set for an unprecedent 75 bps rate hike

The Reserve Banks of New Zealand is forecasted to raise its Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 75 basis points, bringing the interest rate to 4.25% later today

Tina Teng -

23 Nov 2022

The Week Ahead: Fed minutes; flash PMIs; Kingfisher, Zoom results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Fed minutes; flash PMIs; Kingfisher, Zoom results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 21 November 2022, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

18 Nov 2022

Earnings Preview: Will Q2 FY23’s earnings be a turning point for Alibaba’s tepid performance?

Analysis

Earnings Preview: Will Q2 FY23’s earnings be a turning point for Alibaba’s tepid performance?

The Chines e-commerce giant, Alibaba, is to report its second-quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2023 before the US markets open later today

Tina Teng -

17 Nov 2022

Earnings preview: Will Nvidia continue its rebound amid the third quarter earnings?

Stock watch

Earnings preview: Will Nvidia continue its rebound amid the third quarter earnings?

Nvidia is to report its third-quarter earnings after the US markets close on 16 November

Tina Teng -

16 Nov 2022

Nvidia shares have rebounded, but will Q3 results bring a reality check?

Company earnings

Nvidia shares have rebounded, but will Q3 results bring a reality check?

Can Nvidia shares – up almost 40% in the past month – keep rising after the chipmaker releases its Q3 results on Wednesday?

CMC Markets -

15 Nov 2022

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, autumn statement; Vodafone, Nvidia results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, autumn statement; Vodafone, Nvidia results

Read our preview of upcoming macroeconomic and company events, including UK CPI inflation, the autumn statement, and earnings updates from Vodafone, Nvidia and more.

Michael Hewson -

11 Nov 2022

What’s next for key sectors after US midterms?

Market outlook

What’s next for key sectors after US midterms?

Mish Schneider assesses the prospects for key sectors after the US midterm elections, through her 'family' of ETFs.

Mish Schneider -

09 Nov 2022

M&S shares up 20% in the past month

Stock watch

M&S shares up 20% in the past month

Ahead of Marks & Spencer’s half-year update on Wednesday, we assess whether the share price’s recent recovery has legs.

CMC Markets -

08 Nov 2022

The Week Ahead: US CPI; UK GDP; Rivian, M&S results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US CPI; UK GDP; Rivian, M&S results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 7 November 2022, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

04 Nov 2022

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