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Global recovery optimism sends FTSE100 over 7,000
16 Apr 2021
China GDP bounces back, as Asia markets drift
A 9.8% surge in US retail sales in March, and a post pandemic low of 576k in weekly jobless claims, propelled US markets to fresh record highs yesterday,
Recent Q1 USD strength has started to lose its shine
The US dollar has failed to make any significant tailwinds to the upside in the recent days despite a spate of strong US economic data releases in the past four days
7,000 beckons for the FTSE 100, as FTSE 250 hits another record high
It’s been another day of record highs for European markets, with the EuroStoxx 600 posting another record peak, along with the FTSE 250.
15 Apr 2021
Deliveroo delivers a cautious outlook
After the woes of the last few days, Deliveroo shareholders are hoping for some good news this morning.
Late US tech sell-off set to act as a drag on European open
US markets saw another mixed close yesterday, only this time it was the S&P 500 and Nasdaq that finished the day lower.
US banks crush expectations, while markets wait on Coinbase
After an initially subdued start European markets have edged higher today, helped to a large extent by a turnaround in the travel sector.
14 Apr 2021
Will the Darktrace IPO race out of the blocks?
In a welcome boost for the London IPO market, UK cyber security company Darktrace has announced its intention to list in the coming weeks
Tesco's share price drops as costs dent profits
The Tesco share price is still well below the pre-pandemic levels of February 2020, despite the business performing very well in difficult circumstances.
More records for the US while European stocks snooze, Coinbase set to debut
It’s been a slow start to the week for European stocks with little in the way of volume or direction, and it looks set to be a similar pattern today.
Optimism ahead of crypto listing
Markets are trading cautiously this morning after a surprising reaction to data in the US overnight.
An eerie calm
Market action was surprisingly muted overnight. Modest pressure on bond prices saw stocks edge lower, but trading volumes and ranges were considerably lower than recent experience.
13 Apr 2021
Caution sets in with US economy at an “inflection point”
It’s been a lacklustre start to the week for UK markets, despite rising optimism over the prospects for the UK economy.
12 Apr 2021
FTSE set for lower open as UK unlocks
After the FTSE 100 closed at its best levels in over a year, optimism over the reopening of pubs (outdoors), shops, gyms and hairdressers appears to be being tempered by concerns May’s elections.
Knocking on 7000’s door
Asia Pacific shares are looking at further gains today after a strong finish to US trading on Friday night.
UK stocks slip back ahead of next week’s lockdown easing
It’s been a solid week for UK stock markets, with the FTSE 250 making new record highs, while the FTSE 100 managed to move above its early year peaks from January.
09 Apr 2021
Coinbase IPO set to turn heads?
Investors have been looking forward to the cryptocurrency platform’s direct listing, with the listing reference price set at $250 a share valuing the company at $65.3bn.
Analysis
The week ahead: UK retail sales; Netflix, Taylor Wimpey results
Upcoming indices dividend drop points
View the estimated indices dividend drop points* for week commencing 19 April 2021.
Chart of the week – JP Morgan (JPM) due for a potential bullish breakout
10 Apr 2021
The week ahead: US retail sales, Coinbase IPO; Tesco, US banks’ results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (12-16 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.
The most important investment decision
Many investors are well diversified in a particular areas, yet fail to recognise the opportunities that other asset classes represent.
06 Apr 2021
Chart of the week – US NDAQ 100 bullish breakout but risk of minor pull-back first
03 Apr 2021
US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 2 April 2021
Watch Michael Hewson's analysis of the all-important non-farm payrolls announcement, recorded live as the numbers are released.
02 Apr 2021
The week ahead: Fed minutes, RBA rates; ASOS, Saga results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (5-9 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.
01 Apr 2021
Deliveroo share price falls from 390p IPO price
It’s a big day for Deliveroo as the food delivery company begins its first day of trading as a publicly-listed company.
31 Mar 2021
The Week Ahead: Can market sentiment stay positive this week?
After good gains for US share markets on Friday night and another record high for the S&P 500, we’re looking at another similar positive move to open Asia-Pacific trading here today.
29 Mar 2021
Chart of the week – EUR/JPY rebounded from key support
27 Mar 2021
The week ahead: US non-farm payrolls; Next, BioNTech results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (29 March - 2 April), and view our key company earnings schedule.
Michael McCarthy's The Week Ahead: Will big swings in Turkish lira affect currency trading?
We’re off to a nervous start with trading this week after news over the weekend that the Turkish government has sacked the governor of the Turkish Central Bank.
22 Mar 2021
Chart of the week – USD/JPY steep rally may see a setback soon
20 Mar 2021
The week ahead: UK retail sales; GameStop, Cineworld results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (22-26 March), and view our key company earnings schedule.
Chart of the week – AUD/USD corrective decline may be over
13 Mar 2021
The week ahead: Bank of England rate decision; Ocado, Nike, Greggs results
Read our pick of the top stories to look out for this week (15-19 March), and view our key company earnings schedule.
