Markets

European equities surge to 24-year highs, DAX sets new record

European stock markets continued their rally on Friday, with large-cap indices reaching levels unseen in over two decades.

17 January 2025

Markets

European markets near an all-time high ahead of earnings season

European stock markets continued their climb, with the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs this week. Performance was driven by expectations of loosening monetary policy and strong corporate quarterly earnings.

17 January 2025

Markets

Markets look ahead: US CPI and China's GDP in the Spotlight

This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory.

13 January 2025

Markets

Rising energy and metal prices boost European stock markets

European stock markets outperformed their global counterparties this week, driven by the energy sector’s strong gains.

10 January 2025

Economy

Stocks plunge as Federal Reserve's tilt triggers ‘Black Wednesday’

Fed sparks market rout: Wall Street plunged, the dollar hit two-year highs, and Treasury yields spiked as Powell struck a hawkish tone, warning of inflation risks and cautious rate cuts ahead. Bitcoin slid 5% after Powell ruled out a US crypto reserve tool.

19 December 2024

Markets

Euro tumbles to a two-year low following Fed's hawkish rate cut

The euro declined against the US dollar to its lowest level since November 2022. The dollar soared after the Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of the year and projected a slow easy cycle in 2025.

19 December 2024

Markets

What is the UK’s project Pisces? New private stock market explained

The FCA has launched a consultation on the proposed launch of a new private stock market called Pisces. Here's a look at how it would work.

18 December 2024

Destinations

Christmas crowds: Alsace fights back with smaller festive markets

The fairytale towns of Alsace are now tackling their winter overtourism problem.

14 December 2024

Markets

Tesla shares rally as investors anticipate growth after Trump victory

Tesla's stock regains popularity as investors expect its Robotaxi and FSD technology to drive another phase of growth acceleration. The stunning performance drove Tesla's Price-to-Earnings(P/E) ratio to 103, the highest among the big seven stocks.

13 December 2024

Markets

Crude oil prices under pressure amid disappointing Chinese data

Crude oil prices retreated from Monday's gains amid weak demand outlooks, following disappointing Chinese international trade data for November.

10 December 2024

Markets

Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on

The milestone comes just hours after the President-elect signalled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry when he said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

5 December 2024

Markets

Hopes that Biden's Angola trip may help lower pressure on oil markets

US President Joe Biden is visiting oil-abundant Angola for a three-day trip, aiming to enhance investment activities in the country and countering China's rising influence in the region.

2 December 2024

Markets

Bitcoin retreats near a milestone level on profit-taking

Bitcoin's price retreated sharply as the post-Trump rally stalled. Analysts believe profit-taking was the primary cause of the decline but $100,000 (€95,400) remains within reach.

26 November 2024

Markets

Markets week ahead: Eurozone's inflation figures take centre stage

This week, US politics and geopolitical tensions remain a focus for investors. Economic data such as the EU inflation, the US GDP, and RBNZ's rate decision will take centre stage in regional markets.

25 November 2024

Markets

Bitcoin continues to climb in extended surge following US elections

Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 (around €95,000) for the first time overnight. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks.

22 November 2024

Markets

Weekly recap: Geopolitical tensions weigh on European market sentiment

The European stock markets rebounded on Thursday but remained in negative territory for the week as rising geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.

22 November 2024

Business

Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there?

The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures.

21 November 2024

Markets

European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

20 November 2024

Markets

Weekly Recap: European markets see a resurgence on tech optimism

Global stock markets faced sell-offs this week, as Wall Street's rally began losing momentum amidst fading optimism around Trump. European markets managed a modest rebound on Thursday, spurred by positive outlooks from tech giants ASML and Siemens.

15 November 2024

Markets

European markets rebound as Chinese data fuels rally

European stock markets rallied as strong Chinese trade data lifted sectors sensitive to consumer demand, driving broad gains. The Fed's recent rate cut may further bolster risk-on sentiment.

8 November 2024