Now playing Next Markets Ahead In the markets this week: ECB rate decision takes centre stage This week, the European Central Bank (ECB) will decide on the interest rate, a decision critical for the European stock market and the Euro’s trend. 15/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly recap: Easing political uncertainties bolster market resilience Global markets remained resilient throughout the week due to heightened expectations that central banks would commit to interest rate cuts. Monthly inflation in the United States was cooler than anticipated, while European markets rebounded amid easing political concerns. 12/07/2024
Now playing Next Business French elections: Political and fiscal risks persist, experts warn France's legislative election results have left the political landscape fragmented. The left-wing New Popular Front's unexpected win shifts the National Assembly's balance, creating economic uncertainty. 09/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, providing insights into the inflation trajectory of the world's two largest economies. 08/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Labour's landslide win: What does it mean for the pound and UK stocks? The Labour Party wins UK general election, securing a landslide majority. Analysts see positive implications for UK assets and economy. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly Recap: Markets rebound as Europe shrugs off political jitters Global stock markets are mostly higher for the week as expectations for central banks to lower interest rates strengthened, while fears of European political disruptions diminished. 05/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Cooling inflation in Europe and softening US data fuels market rally Cooling inflation in Europe and softening US economic data heightened expectations of rate cuts by central banks, fuelling a stock market rally on both sides of the Atlantic. 04/07/2024
Now playing Next Economy French elections and market stability: Analyst views on what is next Marine Le Pen's National Rally leads the election race with 33% of votes. Analysts predict a hung parliament as the most probable outcome, probably resulting in moderate fiscal policies and reduced market volatility. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure enough votes to form a government. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Ahead in markets: The focus remains on EU inflation and US jobs data The week will be focused on key economic data and political events including the euro area’s inflation readings, jobs data from the US, and the UK’s general election. 01/07/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly recap: Political jitters still weigh on market sentiment European markets are mostly lower for the week as political uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment. The selloff in the French stock markets resumed ahead of the parliamentary election. 28/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election. 21/06/2024
Now playing Next Business French political instability is undermining Europe's AI momentum The EU may further lose its artificial intelligence (AI) competitiveness to the US and China amid French political instability caused by the far-right’s stance on immigration controls and foreign investment restrictions. 20/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets French political risks shake European markets: Analysts react European stock markets opened cautiously after last week's sell-off. Analysts continue to highlight French political risks as major source of risks heading into snap elections in less than two weeks. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets London regains markets crown as France dips amid political uncertainty The FTSE 100 wins out to become Europe's biggest equity market once more as sell-offs due to French political uncertainty lead to heavy losses in France. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Market lookahead: All eye set on BoE, SNB and RBA rate decisions Three central banks - the Bank of England (BoE), the Swiss National Bank (SNB), and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) - are set to decide on interest rates this week, potentially driving market volatility. 17/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Weekly markets recap: European stocks sink on political jitters Global markets were mixed this week as European stocks tumbled on political turmoil, while Wall Street hit a new high fueled by a tech rally. 14/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Selloffs deepen in French markets amid the political turmoil For the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, French stocks, bonds, and currencies continued to experience a selloff driven by political uncertainties. Analysts suggest that the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve could potentially mitigate the decline. 12/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Euro slumps after Macron calls election and far-right surge in Europe The euro slumps against most of its G-10 currency counterparts as the French President called a snap election, and the far right gained seats in the European Parliament 10/06/2024
Now playing Next Markets Ahead in the markets: EU elections and US Fed rate decision in focus The outcome of the EU Parliamentary Elections and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision are set to shape the market trends this week. 10/06/2024