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The Week Ahead: Fed rate meeting; Tesla, Apple, Microsoft results
21 Jan 2022
Don’t look down as Netflix earnings miss clobbers the Nasdaq
It’s been a disappointing end to the week for European markets, with the FTSE100 posting its first weekly decline since mid-December, while the DAX has fallen sharply, sliding to a one month low,
UK Plan B set to hit December retail sales
European markets had a broadly positive day yesterday, helped by a strong start for US markets, driven primarily by the Nasdaq, which was up by 2% at one point,
US stocks extended losses for the third trading day
Wall Street continue to fall for the third trading day as the dip-buying attempts were short-lived in the technology sector.
20 Jan 2022
FTSE 100 slips back as oil stocks drag
European markets have been mixed today, with the FTSE 100 underperforming, weighed down by weakness in the energy sector.
European markets set to open higher despite another weak US finish
European markets managed to shrug off the negativity of the weakness in US markets to post a modest recovery yesterday
Qantas reassures on 5G, energy companies flag solid earnings
Concerns that 5G could affect flights are in focus for airlines, while surging commodity prices buoy energy companies.
US stocks extended losses. Nasdaq fell into correction territory
The three major US indices fell for the second trading day amid the hawkish Fed's tone and rising bond yields.
19 Jan 2022
FTSE 100 shrugs off 30-year high for UK CPI
After a big sell-off in Asia markets, European markets initially started the day on the back foot, however as the day progressed all the early losses have dissipated.
UK CPI set to rise to an 11-year high
The return of US markets from their long weekend saw equity markets fall back sharply yesterday,
BHP warns on earnings, Sony drops on Microsoft Activision deal
BHP flags hit to earnings, despite bumper iron ore shipments, Sony drops after Microsoft move on Activision.
Wall Street slumps on first trading day after public holiday
Wall Street slumped on the first trading day after Monday's public holiday, amid fears that the Fed will accelerate moves to tighten monetary policy.
18 Jan 2022
Stock markets slide as US yields surge
A sharp rise in global bond yields has sent European stock markets into retreat today over concern that higher inflationary pressures will trigger a much more aggressive hiking cycle
Gaming stocks rise after Microsoft buys Activision for $68.7bn
Microsoft share price has slipped back after it announced it had agreed a deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision for a price of $95 a share, or $68.7bn.
UK unemployment set to remain steady at 4.2%
European markets got off to a solid start to the week yesterday, in the absence of US markets, with the FTSE100 once again outperforming, as it closed at its highest level in almost 2 years.
US futures lower, Brent oil price booming
Brent crude oil pushing higher ahead of OPEC report, consumer confidence drops.
17 Jan 2022
FTSE 100 moves above 7,600 on M&A boost
It’s been a quiet but positive start to the week for markets in Europe, after Asia markets largely got the week off to a positive start.
Analysis
Annual review: Banks bounced back in 2021, but challenges remain
03 Jan 2022
Is Netflix ready to bounce?
Netflix Inc is to report fourth quarter earnings after the US markets closing bell on Thursday.
USD/CAD still evolving within a short-term downtrend as CPI looms
Chart of the week – Bearish reversal sighted in AUD/USD
Bearish reversal sighted in AUD/USD
16 Jan 2022
The Week Ahead: UK inflation; China GDP; Deliveroo, Netflix results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for in the week commencing 17 January 2022, and view our key company earnings schedule.
14 Jan 2022
US airlines show signs of uptrend exhaustion ahead of Q4 earnings
US airline shares have rebounded sharply since mid-December, amid expectations of a fast recovery in the travel sector.
13 Jan 2022
Technical Insights
In today's Technical Insights, Tamar Mehr from Trade With Precision takes a look at the start of the year for the index markets.
11 Jan 2022
Chart of the week – Resurgence of upside momentum for JP Morgan
Resurgence of potential upside momentum for JP Morgan
09 Jan 2022
The Week Ahead: US inflation; Tesco, M&S results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for in the week commencing 10 January 2022, and view our key company earnings schedule.
07 Jan 2022
US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 7 January 2022
View our live recording of the US non-farm payrolls webinar from UK chief market analyst, Michael Hewson.
USD, Fed, RBNZ to keep NZ dollar on its toes
It can be a volatile currency, but NZD/USD over 2022 will continue to be driven by similar factors as it was in 2021.
05 Jan 2022
Cryptocurrencies outlook for 2022
Cryptocurrencies emerged as a legitimate asset class in 2021, gaining acceptance among traditional investors and financial institutions globally.
Interest rates set to determine GBP/USD moves
The outlook for GBP/USD over 2022 is likely to be driven in part by the interest rate rises priced by the market for both the Bank of England and for the US Federal Reserve.
The Week Ahead: non-farm payrolls, Next results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for in the week commencing 3 January 2022, and view our key company earnings schedule.
31 Dec 2021
Annual review: Oil price recovery in 2021 buys BP and Shell time on renewables transition
The long-term challenge facing the likes of Exxon Mobil, BP and Shell is how they transition towards renewable energy without hammering margins.
Gold and the next step for 2022
Gold prices reached a historical high of $US2073 in early August 2020, then declined for seven months. Where to in 2022?
29 Dec 2021
Annual review: Renewable energy stocks paused for breath in 2021
The kind of market correction that we witnessed in 2021 wasn’t a huge surprise, with even established renewable energy companies struggling.
