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The Week Ahead: Microsoft results; Fed, BoE rate decisions; US jobs
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 29 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
26 Jul 2024
What Kamala Harris could mean for the stock market
With Joe Biden withdrawing from the presidential race, find out more about the challenges Kamala Harris could face if she becomes the Democrat candidate and the impact she could have on US markets.
Explosive moves: US small caps, ASML, TSMC, USD/JPY, and crypto
Discover some examples of recent price explosions in indices, forex and more, as well as potential narratives and explanations.
19 Jul 2024
The Week Ahead: Tesla, Alphabet results; US PCE inflation
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 22 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
Is a rising yen positive for the price of gold?
Last Thursday, the Bank of Japan may have intervened in the currency market to support the battered yen. Find out more about how the yen could move, and what this could mean for the price of gold.
18 Jul 2024
What is the Trump trade?
After the assassination attempt on former US president, Donald Trump, many have started talking about the ‘Trump trade’. How could that, and the upcoming US election impact markets?
16 Jul 2024
As China’s third plenum begins, here’s what you need to know
China’s third plenum begins this week, running from Monday to Thursday. Learn about what this plenum is, and what it could mean for global markets.
15 Jul 2024
The Week Ahead: US retail sales, UK inflation, Netflix results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 15 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
12 Jul 2024
US reporting season in focus: high prices and high expectations
US companies' reporting season for the second quarter starts today, and represents the next litmus test for the stock market. Find out more about what markets are expecting.
What next for the S&P 500 as US earnings season begins?
Find out more about the S&P 500's recent price action ahead of US earnings season.
11 Jul 2024
Could gold break out of its four-month consolidation?
The price of gold has been consolidating in recent weeks, surprising some traders. Find out more about why, and whether this consolidation could end.
09 Jul 2024
The Week Ahead: US CPI, JPMorgan, Citigroup earnings
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 8 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
05 Jul 2024
Cocoa and coffee prices stabilise: could El Niño be fading away?
Cocoa and coffee prices have risen dramatically, with cocoa prices climbing by nearly 500% and coffee prices by nearly 200% in 2024. Learn more about the environmental drivers of these price surges.
04 Jul 2024
What impact will the UK election have on the pound and the FTSE 100?
The UK general election seems set to deliver a change of government, but what might a potential transfer of power mean for markets?
02 Jul 2024
The Week Ahead: Germany CPI, UK election, US jobs
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 1 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
28 Jun 2024
How might upcoming elections impact markets?
CMC Markets' Luis Ruiz explores how democratic activity is affecting major stock indices and currency markets.
13 Jun 2024
The Week Ahead: US GDP, PCE inflation; Meta earnings
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 22 April 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
19 Apr 2024