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Europe set for weaker start after China data disappoints
  • News

Europe set for weaker start after China data disappoints

While US markets underwent their 6th successive weekly decline, markets in Europe managed to claw their way back into positive territory, helped in some part perhaps by the strength of the US dollar

16 May 2022

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 13 May 2022
  • Market update

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 13 May 2022

RRG Research's Julius de Kempenaer examines the underperformance of US stock markets, and considers what this means for traders.

13 May 2022

Mish’s market update: Will the Ukraine war have a lasting impact?
  • Market update

Mish’s market update: Will the Ukraine war have a lasting impact?

MarketGauge’s Mish Schneider explores the consequences of the war in Ukraine, including the impact on commodity prices.

13 May 2022

Crypto and tech bounce back, Europe set for a positive week
  • News

Crypto and tech bounce back, Europe set for a positive week

For those of a superstitious nature, and after the week we’ve seen in equity markets, perhaps a hint of apprehension wasn’t surprising

13 May 2022

The Week Ahead: UK inflation; Royal Mail, easyJet results
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK inflation; Royal Mail, easyJet results

Read our preview of key economic and company events in the week commencing 16 May 2022, and view our corporate earnings schedule.

13 May 2022

Europe set for higher open as volatile week draws to a close
  • News

Europe set for higher open as volatile week draws to a close

We’ve seen more wild swings in equity markets over the last 24 hours, largely driven by a concern over slowing growth, and sticky inflation,

13 May 2022

S&P 500 off session lows after hitting bear market territory, Asian markets set to fall
  • News

S&P 500 off session lows after hitting bear market territory, Asian markets set to fall

Asian equity markets are expected to open lower following another wild session in the US stocks overnight.

12 May 2022

Europe rolls over, as US markets hit 13-month lows
  • News

Europe rolls over, as US markets hit 13-month lows

Yesterday’s positive European session appears to have been a suckers rally coming as it has between a big decline on Monday and another hefty decline today.

12 May 2022

Could today’s UK Q1 GDP be as good as it gets this year?
  • News

Could today’s UK Q1 GDP be as good as it gets this year?

European markets managed to complete a strongly positive session yesterday, despite a US CPI print for April which came in slightly hotter than expected but was still nonetheless weaker than March.

12 May 2022

US stocks sink on hot inflation, Asian markets set to fall
  • News

US stocks sink on hot inflation, Asian markets set to fall

Asian equity markets are set to open lower following a further selloff in the US stocks overnight.

11 May 2022

Equity markets shrug off US CPI miss
  • News

Equity markets shrug off US CPI miss

European markets have seen another positive session today, and unlike yesterday we look set to hold onto the gains

11 May 2022

Q1 revenue lift fails to inspire ITV share price
  • Earnings

Q1 revenue lift fails to inspire ITV share price

Shareholders in ITV haven’t had a great time of it of late, with the shares currently down at 18-month lows.

11 May 2022

What’s happening to the BT share price?
  • Earnings

What’s happening to the BT share price?

The BT share price has outperformed a struggling FTSE 100 this year. Will Thursday’s full-year results provide a further boost?

11 May 2022

Is US CPI set to slow?
  • News

Is US CPI set to slow?

After a strong start yesterday, European markets gave back a lot of their early gains, although they still managed to finish the day modestly higher.

11 May 2022

US stocks mixed. Oil under $100, Asian markets set to open lower
  • News

US stocks mixed. Oil under $100, Asian markets set to open lower

Asian equity markets are set to open lower following a seesaw session in the US stocks overnight.

10 May 2022

Turnaround Tuesday, as European stocks rebound after three days of losses
  • News

Turnaround Tuesday, as European stocks rebound after three days of losses

European markets have seen a modest rebound from yesterday’s two-month lows, after the carnage of the last three days, as investors look for signs of a possible base.

10 May 2022

The wheels come off for Peloton, again
  • Earnings

The wheels come off for Peloton, again

If you thought things couldn’t get any worse for the Peloton share price with the shares already at record lows

10 May 2022

Analysis

Earnings Preview: What is expected for JD.com’s earnings?
  • Analysis

Earnings Preview: What is expected for JD.com’s earnings?

JD.com's supply-chain and logistic businesses were more resilient than other Chinese e-commerce peers during the recent Covid lockdowns in China’s major cities.

15 May 2022

Upcoming indices dividend drop points
  • Market Outlook

Upcoming indices dividend drop points

View the estimated indices dividend drop points* for the week commencing 16 May 2022.

13 May 2022

Chart of the day: is WTI crude oil set to further fall?
  • Analysis

Chart of the day: is WTI crude oil set to further fall?

Crude oil prices tumbled on deteriorating sentiment, triggered by weak Chinese economic data on Monday.

10 May 2022

US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 6 May 2022
  • Market Outlook

US non-farm payrolls webinar recording: 6 May 2022

View our live recording of the US non-farm payrolls webinar from UK chief market analyst, Michael Hewson.

06 May 2022

Charts of the day – S&P 500 tests the pivot support
  • Analysis

Charts of the day – S&P 500 tests the pivot support

The broader markets sell-off implies growing fears of a possible economic recession.

06 May 2022

Chart of the day – a potential further rebounding of bitcoin
  • Analysis

Chart of the day – a potential further rebounding of bitcoin

Cryptocurrencies took a ride on the global risk assets’ relief rally overnight., together with a slew of positive news.

05 May 2022

Charts of the day: potential SPX rebound, Amazon tests multi-year support, bearish divergence in USD/JPY
  • Analysis

Charts of the day: potential SPX rebound, Amazon tests multi-year support, bearish divergence in USD/JPY

A morning start lodges a potential rebounding of the SPX, Amazon tests multi-year trendline support and a bearish divergence in USD/JPY.

03 May 2022

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 29 April 2022
  • Analysis

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 29 April 2022

See the big picture in one picture, with RRG Research. This week, Trevor zooms in on the UK and Hong Kong stock markets. Get his unique analysis now.

29 Apr 2022

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE, RBA rate decisions; BP, Shell results
  • Market Outlook

The Week Ahead: Fed, BoE, RBA rate decisions; BP, Shell results

Read our preview of key economic and company events in the week commencing 2 May 2022, and view our corporate earnings schedule.

29 Apr 2022

Charts of the day: is Nasdaq reaching a bottom?
  • Analysis

Charts of the day: is Nasdaq reaching a bottom?

There are signs of dip-buyers emerging into beaten-up stock markets to seek bargains in undervalued equities, making a technical view of the potential rebounding of the Nasdaq.

28 Apr 2022

Earnings preview: Can Apple keep its meteoric sales growth?
  • Stock Watch

Earnings preview: Can Apple keep its meteoric sales growth?

Analysts expect Apple to continue growing, but at a slower pace in the March quarter due to global headwinds and major supply chain issues.

27 Apr 2022

Euro parity anybody?
  • FX Analysis

Euro parity anybody?

The problems facing the euro have always been well known, as it tries to navigate the intricacies of a European economy that has divergent strengths and weaknesses.

27 Apr 2022

Lloyds posts decent results, but warns on inflation
  • Stock Watch

Lloyds posts decent results, but warns on inflation

Lloyds shares were up 2% in morning trading after the bank reported solid Q1 results.

27 Apr 2022

Can Lloyds’ shares return to pre-pandemic levels?
  • Stock Watch

Can Lloyds’ shares return to pre-pandemic levels?

The recent performance of the Lloyds share price has mystified investors. Is the stock about to soar?

26 Apr 2022

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 22 April 2022
  • Analysis

Weekly momentum update by RRG: 22 April 2022

See the big picture in one picture, with RRG Research. This week, Julius zooms in on the Hong Kong market and US tech stocks.

22 Apr 2022

The Week Ahead: French election; UK banks, US tech results
  • Market Outlook

The Week Ahead: French election; UK banks, US tech results

Read our preview of key economic and company events in the week commencing 25 April 2022, and view our corporate earnings schedule.

22 Apr 2022

Tesla moves up a gear, on course to double annual profits
  • Stock Watch

Tesla moves up a gear, on course to double annual profits

Tesla's share price moved up after hours, following the announcement that Q1 revenue and profits exceeded expectations.

21 Apr 2022