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The Week Ahead: Global PMI data; GE Aerospace, Tesla results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 21 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
18 Oct 2024
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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%.
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 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
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
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
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
Analysis
As the US election nears, traders and investors are preparing for market shifts. With key policies and geopolitical stances at stake, we asked the CMC team for insights on how this pivotal event could impact markets in both the short and long term.
The Week Ahead: UK inflation, US retail sales, Netflix results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 14 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
The Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US inflation, JPMorgan results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 7 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
The Week Ahead: Germany CPI; US ISM data, jobs report
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 30 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
27 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: PMI data, Micron results, US PCE inflation
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 23 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
20 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: US retail sales; UK inflation; Fed, BoE, BoJ rate decisions
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 16 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
13 Sep 2024
Will EV company shares recover? And how the US election could rattle the cage
EV stocks face tough challenges despite growing sales, with major companies seeing steep declines. As subsidies fade and interest rates rise, will they recover? Plus, discover how the US election could impact the future of the EV market.
09 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate meeting, Oracle results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 9 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
06 Sep 2024
The Week Ahead: ISM, Broadcom earnings, US job report
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 2 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
30 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: Nvidia earnings, Germany CPI, US PCE
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 26 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
23 Aug 2024
Gold dances around $2,500 as traders await the Fed’s next move
Gold is hovering around $2,500 as investors await Powell's Jackson Hole speech tonight, which could signal rate cuts and drive the next move in the market. Analysts are eyeing the Fed’s tone for clues on whether gold will continue its upward trajectory toward $2,600 by year-end.
The Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks results, global PMIs, Jackson Hole
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 19 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
16 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: UK and US inflation, Walmart results, US election build-up
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 12 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
09 Aug 2024
The Week Ahead: ISM services; SMCI, Glencore results
Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 5 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.
02 Aug 2024
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
Strategic Insights: Inflation Cools to 3% – Top Bank Warns It May Stay Higher. Why?
US June CPI was the lowest at 3%, down from its high of 9% in June 2022. The next day, JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon warned that inflation and interest rates might stay higher.
22 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.
19 Jul 2024
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