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Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings

Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated.

21/08/2025

Markets

US stocks rise as investors prepare for Trump’s tariff deadline

Many of Trump’s announced tariffs have been postponed and are due to kick back into effect on 9 July.

01/07/2025

Markets

Nvidia leads decline in technology stocks, dragging Wall Street lower

Nvidia pulled Wall Street lower on Wednesday after the tech giant said new restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results.

16/04/2025

Markets

How a Dutch trading company started the World’s First Stock Exchange

Backed by the Dutch Republic, the Dutch East India Company made its ownership available to the public to fund business and military ventures.

13/04/2025

Markets

Wild market swings: Stocks volatile on Wall Street as tariff woes hit

Wild swings dominated Wall Street's trading session on Monday with the market catapulting from an early drop that had dragged it 20% below its record to a sudden rise, only to revert to losses as worries remain about whether President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy.

07/04/2025

Business

Trump open to tariff negotiations as Wall Street wipes out trillions

US President Donald Trump signalled openness to negotiations regarding the announced reciprocal tariffs on Thursday, as US stock markets nosedived on tariff shocks. Wall Street experienced its worst session since the 2020 pandemic period.

04/04/2025

Markets

Wall Street swings as Trump's 'Liberation Day' weighs on investors

President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide on Monday.

01/04/2025

Markets

Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey

The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence spending. A net 60% of investors expect stronger European growth, marking a sharp sentiment shift.

18/03/2025

Business

America First? Not when it comes to stock markets worldwide this year

The US stock market has risen in 2025 and isn't far from its all-time high set last week. But it's climbed less than stock indexes in Mexico City, Paris and Hong Kong.

27/02/2025

Business

Netflix reports record-breaking quarterly results as shares soar

Netflix’s shares surged to a new high in after-hours trading following the fourth quarter earnings report that blew out market expectations.

22/01/2025

Markets

Markets lookahead: Trump’s inauguration, key data and earnings season

In Trump’s inauguration week, markets will focus on his policy announcements, which may significantly impact market movements. Other key economic data from major economies, along with corporate earnings, are also set to influence investor sentiment.

20/01/2025

Markets

Market lookahead: Eurozone inflation and US job data take centre stage

The eurozone’s flash inflation data and the US non-farm payroll will be in the spotlight of the global markets this week.

06/01/2025

Markets

Which European stocks have historically rallied in January?

While January has not historically been a blockbuster month for European equity indexes, some individual equities offer compelling opportunities for investors paying attention to seasonal trends.

28/12/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus

Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week.

02/12/2024

Markets

Markets lookahead: EU economy and US inflation figures in focus

Following a volatile week, market participants will shift their attention back to major economic indicators from key economies, particularly US inflation data and Chinese economic figures, this week.

11/11/2024

Markets

Weekly recap: Uncertainty moves markets into retreat from highs

Global markets are set to finish the week lower due to uncertainties surrounding the economic and political landscape ahead of the US presidential election and the Japanese general election. Risk-off sentiment shaped market trends as precious metal prices surged.

25/10/2024

Markets

Markets weekly recap: DAX hits a new high as the ECB cuts

Stock markets on both sides of the Atlantic will likely end the week on a positive note, with sentiment buoyed by the European Central Bank’s (ECB) rate cut and robust US corporate earnings. In contrast, Chinese stocks continued their retreat as optimism from the recent market frenzy faded.

18/10/2024

Markets

Week ahead in the markets: ECB rate decision takes centre stage

The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to announce a 0.25% rate cut this week, marking the third reduction this year. Key economic data from China, the UK, and the US will also be in focus, including China's GDP and UK inflation.

14/10/2024

Markets

Weekly recap: Stocks mixed as geopolitical tensions appear to be ease

Global stock markets rose on optimism surrounding potential ceasefire talks in the Middle East. However, the rally lost steam after the US reported a hotter-than-expected CPI by the end of the week. Notably, the semiconductor sector posted gains due to strong demand forecasts for AI chips.

11/10/2024

Markets

Weekly recap: Markets retreat amid intensifying Middle East tensions

Global markets are set to end the week lower following the escalation of conflict between Iran and Israel. However, crude oil surged, boosting global energy stocks, alongside a rally in the European defence sector.

04/10/2024