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2018 redux signals volatile second half

Market update

2018 redux signals volatile second half

The first half of 2025 was marked by significant volatility, and if you were using the 2018 playbook to anticipate how 2025 might unfold, the second half could see even greater turbulence.

Michael J. Kramer - 16 Jul 2025
The Week Ahead: US, UK inflation; Netflix earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US, UK inflation; Netflix earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 14 July, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

11 Jul 2025

Can M&S shares regain their spark?

Company earnings

Can M&S shares regain their spark?

Marks & Spencer shares are making gains after plunging 16% in the wake of a damaging cyberattack. Can they continue to bounce back?

CMC Markets -

20 May 2025

US dollar approaches key support: time to assess the damage

Market update

US dollar approaches key support: time to assess the damage

Learn more about the US dollar's recent decline, including the factors influencing the drop and where it could go in the future.

Luis Francisco Ruiz -

24 Apr 2025

Markets anticipate collapse in ZEW Europe survey

Market update

Markets anticipate collapse in ZEW Europe survey

Learn more about changes in trade sentiment ahead of tomorrow's ZEW survey, including how they could affect major European instruments.

Luis Francisco Ruiz -

14 Apr 2025

DAX still far from a bottom as US Treasury bonds flood the market

Market update

DAX still far from a bottom as US Treasury bonds flood the market

Learn more about how President Trump's tariffs have impacted the DAX and US 10-year Treasury yields.

Jochen Stanzl -

09 Apr 2025

Market crash: great reset or opportunity?

Market update

Market crash: great reset or opportunity?

Learn more about the recent market crash, including its place in a wider historical context.

Luis Francisco Ruiz -

08 Apr 2025

​Bide time now, IPO later: Klarna postpones New York float

IPO watch

​Bide time now, IPO later: Klarna postpones New York float

Klarna has paused its IPO plans – three weeks after filing for a listing – as markets nosedive. And it's not alone.

CMC Markets -

07 Apr 2025

As Trump presses the trade war button, US indices capitulate

Indices

As Trump presses the trade war button, US indices capitulate

Learn more about how US indices have responded to the announcement of reciprocal US tariffs on "American Liberation Day".

Luis Francisco Ruiz -

03 Apr 2025

​Klarna files for IPO as fellow fintechs wait in the wings

IPO watch

​Klarna files for IPO as fellow fintechs wait in the wings

Buy-now-pay-later lender Klarna has filed for an IPO in the US. Could its upcoming listing spark a surge of fintech IPOs? And if so, which companies might be future IPO candidates?

CMC Markets -

27 Mar 2025

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The Week Ahead: US trade deadline, Fed minutes, UK May GDP

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US trade deadline, Fed minutes, UK May GDP

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 7 July, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer - 04 Jul 2025
The Week Ahead: Global PMIs, JOLTS, non-farm payrolls

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Global PMIs, JOLTS, non-farm payrolls

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 30 June, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

27 Jun 2025

The Week Ahead: Global PMIs, Micron earnings, US PCE

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Global PMIs, Micron earnings, US PCE

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 23 June, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

20 Jun 2025

The Week Ahead: US retail sales, UK inflation, central bank rate decisions

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US retail sales, UK inflation, central bank rate decisions

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 16 June, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

13 Jun 2025

The Week Ahead: US inflation, Oracle earnings, UK growth

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US inflation, Oracle earnings, UK growth

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 9 June, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

06 Jun 2025

The Week Ahead: ECB rate decision, US jobs, Broadcom earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: ECB rate decision, US jobs, Broadcom earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 2 June, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

30 May 2025

The Week Ahead: US growth, PCE inflation; Nvidia earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US growth, PCE inflation; Nvidia earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 26 May, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

23 May 2025

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, global PMI data, Home Depot earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, global PMI data, Home Depot earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 19 May, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

16 May 2025

The Week Ahead: US inflation, UK growth, Walmart earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US inflation, UK growth, Walmart earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 12 May, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

09 May 2025

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE interest rate decisions; Arm earnings

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE interest rate decisions; Arm earnings

Get actionable trading ideas on the major scheduled economic and company reports in the week beginning Monday 5 May, and view our key events calendar.

Michael J. Kramer -

02 May 2025

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