Markets slip on delayed recovery concerns, US bank earnings in focus

Most of what President-elect Joe Biden announced yesterday, with respect to a fresh fiscal aid package for the US economy, was pretty much in line with expectations, $1.9trn worth of support

15 Jan 2021

Sentiment cools post Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus, UK GDP in focus

European equity markets posted moderate gains yesterday as the mood was lifted by the expectations that President-elect Joe Biden would announce details of a new stimulus package.

15 Jan 2021

Markets buoyed by Biden spending hopes, GameStop flies

Stock markets are on track to post modest gains in what has been yet another day of low volatility.

14 Jan 2021

Markets look to stimulus detail, as earnings take centre stage

It’s been a positive start for markets in Europe this morning, following on from a similarly positive Asia session, as investors absorb a bonanza of earnings announcements,

14 Jan 2021

Will strong Q3 help boost Tesco's share price?

Over the last 12 months the Tesco share price has gone sideways, down just over 5% from where it was pre-pandemic in March 2020.

14 Jan 2021

Europe called higher as Biden is due to deliver stimulus

Volatility in the markets was low across the board yesterday.

14 Jan 2021

Markets subdued, Intel pops

It has been a quiet trading session as there has been little in the way of exciting news flows.

13 Jan 2021

Softer US dollar and yields keep markets in a holding pattern

US markets finished a fairly quiet session slightly higher yesterday, with most attention on events in Washington and the attempts to impeach President Trump,

13 Jan 2021

Volatility remains low, Trump faces impeachment vote

Stock markets had a relatively quiet session yesterday as there wasn’t any major news to influence sentiment in one way or another.

13 Jan 2021

Firmer pound dents FTSE 100

The mood in European equity markets is subdued today as health woes linger.

12 Jan 2021

Mixed start for Europe, as yields remain firm

US markets posted their first negative session this year last night, closing lower with the tech-heavy Nasdaq acting as the main drag.

12 Jan 2021

Europe poised for modest rebound

Equities sold off yesterday as last week’s bullish mood was swapped for a more cautious attitude.

12 Jan 2021

Asian stock markets out performance intact despite stronger US dollar

It's been a weak start for the US stock market for the second trading week of 2021, with the S&P 500 declining by -0.66% to 3,799.

12 Jan 2021

Indices slip, Twitter tumbles, dollar’s rebound continues

Equity markets are set to finish in the red as renewed health concerns have encouraged dealers to book profits.

11 Jan 2021

European stocks slip, as governments mull even tighter restrictions

European stocks have started the week on a softer note after the decent gains seen over the past few days, as concerns over even tighter restrictions prompt some profit taking.

11 Jan 2021

Equity sentiment cools post bullish week

Global stock markets had a great run last week as hopes the future Biden administration would introduce extra stimulus boosted sentiment.

11 Jan 2021