• Market update

US equities overshadowed amid mixed Q3 earnings

US equity markets finished last week with a flourish. However, looking at the five-day performance among the leading indices US benchmarks finished mid-table at best.

21 Oct 2024

• Industry spotlight

The Netflix comeback: quietly chasing records

Learn more about why Netflix's share price has surged 50% in 2024, and where it could move in the future.

18 Oct 2024

• Market update

Mixed movements from equities following strong US data

Yesterday, the S&P 500 closed down by 0.02%, the Dow Jones by 0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.08%. Stock indices settled mixed, with the Dow posting a new record high.

18 Oct 2024

• Market update

Stocks make moderate gains on strong Q3 earnings

Stocks posted moderate gains yesterday, with the Nasdaq 100 recovering from a one-week low, supported by better-than-expected corporate earnings results.

17 Oct 2024

• Market update

US equities make modest gains despite uphill struggles

Stocks on Friday settled moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posting new all-time highs.

14 Oct 2024

• News

US election playbook: tactical insights from the CMC team

As the US election rapidly approaches, traders and investors worldwide are bracing for potential market shakeups. With economic policies, geopolitical stances, and regulatory frameworks at stake, understanding the election’s impact on global markets is crucial. To unpack the impact of the upcoming election, we asked the CMC team how they’re viewing this pivotal event and its implications for both the short and long term.

13 Oct 2024

• Market update

US CPI and unemployment reports weaken major equities

Stocks posted moderate losses yesterday after US consumer price index (CPI) data for September showed consumer prices rose more than expected.

11 Oct 2024

• Commodities

Could there be an unsung gold rush in 2024?

Learn more about gold's recent rally, including what factors could be influencing it and where the yellow metal's price could move in the future.

09 Oct 2024

• Market update

US equity markets bounce back from Monday’s slump

After a non-event on Monday, US equity markets sprung back to life in Tuesday’s trade. The Nasdaq 100 rallied by 1.6%, with the magnificent seven and Nvidia in particular leading these gains.

09 Oct 2024

• Market update

Tesla's robotaxi event: a decisive moment for Elon Musk

Learn more about Tesla's upcoming robotaxi event, including what it could mean for Tesla's stock and how the company has struggled recently.

08 Oct 2024

• Market update

European equities flatten as US equities fall

Yesterday was a muted session in European equities, but they fared far better than their US counterparts. The MIB 40 was up by 0.7%, the CAC 40 and IBEX 35 by 0.5%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 0.2%.

08 Oct 2024

• Market update

US non-farm payrolls data buoys equity markets

Equity markets finished the week on a high note on Friday, as US markets rallied after forecast-beating non-farm payrolls and unemployment data.

07 Oct 2024

• Market update

Market indecision ahead of US non-farm payrolls report

Yesterday was a hesitant session from equity markets ahead of the US non-farm payrolls report for September, to be released today at 1.30pm (UK time).

04 Oct 2024

• Market update

A flat day for global markets

The S&P 500 finished flat on the day, while the Dow and Nasdaq were up by 0.1% each. It was a similar story in Europe, where major equity indices closed a shade on either side of the gain line.

03 Oct 2024

• Market update

European stocks drop as China stimulus loses its shine

US equity indices were flat to marginally higher in yesterday’s session, but there were losses in Europe.

01 Oct 2024

• Market update

Chinese markets ride manufacturing PMI high

Chinese markets have put on an extraordinary performance this morning, boosted by better-than-anticipated manufacturing purchasing managers’ index data and hopes of further stimulus from Beijing.

30 Sep 2024