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Market trends to look out for in April

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Market trends to look out for in April

Following a volatile March amid turmoil in the banking sector, here are some of the key market trends to look out for in April.

Tina Teng - 01 Apr 2023
European markets post a strong quarter, but FTSE 100 lags

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European markets post a strong quarter, but FTSE 100 lags

There’s a saying that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, and the last few weeks have certainly felt like that for investors.

Michael Hewson -

31 Mar 2023

The Week Ahead: US jobs; RBA rate decision; Saga results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US jobs; RBA rate decision; Saga results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing Monday 3 April 2023, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

31 Mar 2023

EU and US inflation numbers set to bring down the curtain on Q1

News

EU and US inflation numbers set to bring down the curtain on Q1

As we come to the end of March and the first quarter of 2023, the last two weeks have taken some of the gloss off the FTSE100, after a strong January and February.

Michael Hewson -

31 Mar 2023

Wall Street extends gains ahead of the PCE data, Chinese tech jumps

Market update

Wall Street extends gains ahead of the PCE data, Chinese tech jumps

Risk-on continued to lead Wall Street to gain, with tech and real estate outperforming broad markets for the second session as rates stabilized

Tina Teng -

30 Mar 2023

FTSE 100 up for fourth day in a row, hits two-week high

News

FTSE 100 up for fourth day in a row, hits two-week high

We’ve seen another positive day for European markets with the FTSE 100 pushing up to its highest levels in two weeks, although it remains well short of reversing its March losses.

Michael Hewson -

30 Mar 2023

German CPI expected to slow in March, US Q4 GDP in focus

News

German CPI expected to slow in March, US Q4 GDP in focus

European markets finished the day higher for the third day in succession yesterday as confidence continued to return after the upheaval of the last two weeks.

Michael Hewson -

30 Mar 2023

Risk-on leads tech to gain, buoying Wall Street

Market update

Risk-on leads tech to gain, buoying Wall Street

US stocks rebounded sharply, with all three benchmark averages up more than 1% as risk-on sentiment fuelled the tech rally on Wall Street

Tina Teng -

29 Mar 2023

European markets set for third successive daily gain, Next slides

News

European markets set for third successive daily gain, Next slides

European markets have continued to stabilize as confidence continues to return after the upheaval of the last two weeks, with the DAX pushing up to its best levels in 2-weeks,

Michael Hewson -

29 Mar 2023

Next share price slides despite profits improvement

Earnings

Next share price slides despite profits improvement

Despite the prevailing doom and gloom around the retail sector, the Next share price had stood out this year with the shares hitting 12-month highs earlier this month

Michael Hewson -

29 Mar 2023

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Market analysis

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

Weekly outlook

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

View the estimated indices dividend drop points* for the week commencing Monday 3 April 2023

CMC Markets - 31 Mar 2023
For the S&P 500, the 4,040 area remains a key hurdle

Technical analysis

For the S&P 500, the 4,040 area remains a key hurdle

Gary Morrow, the president of Yosemite Asset Management, highlights key levels to watch for the S&P 500, Google parent company Alphabet, Nvidia and Tesla.

CMC Markets -

29 Mar 2023

Chart of the Week: major bullish breakout of key resistance in Apple shares

Stock watch

Chart of the Week: major bullish breakout of key resistance in Apple shares

Apple’s shares rebounded swiftly from the January low, rising 23% year-to-date amid the tech share’s comeback in the first quarter.

Tina Teng -

27 Mar 2023

The Week Ahead: US core PCE inflation; EU flash CPI; Next, Ocado results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US core PCE inflation; EU flash CPI; Next, Ocado results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 27 March 2023, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

24 Mar 2023

Bear market for crude oil and gold could continue

Technical analysis

Bear market for crude oil and gold could continue

US oil benchmark West Texas Intermediate and gold could be poised to move lower, say analysts at Trading on the Mark.

Kurt Hulse and Tom Pizzuti -

21 Mar 2023

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE rate decisions; UK CPI; Kingfisher, Nike results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE rate decisions; UK CPI; Kingfisher, Nike results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 20 March 2023, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

17 Mar 2023

Bank and energy stocks tumble amid Credit Suisse rout, recession fears rise

Analysis

Bank and energy stocks tumble amid Credit Suisse rout, recession fears rise

Following the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bans fallout, Credit Suisse has again spooked investors, as regional banking failures ripple through global markets.

Tina Teng -

15 Mar 2023

Can the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 bounce off key support levels?

Analyst view

Can the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 bounce off key support levels?

Will the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 build momentum now that they have found firm support, asks financial columnist and investment adviser Gary Morrow.

CMC Markets -

15 Mar 2023

The Week Ahead: UK Budget; US inflation; ECB rate decision; Deliveroo results

Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK Budget; US inflation; ECB rate decision; Deliveroo results

Read our preview of key economic and corporate events in the week commencing 13 March 2023, and view our company earnings calendar.

Michael Hewson -

10 Mar 2023

Currencies favour nimble intraday traders

Technical analysis

Currencies favour nimble intraday traders

EUR/USD and JPY/USD could move higher before resuming their longer-term downtrends, based on Trading on the Mark's technical analysis.

Kurt Hulse and Tom Pizzuti -

07 Mar 2023

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