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European markets in green as market sentiment improves after corporate reports

European markets in green as market sentiment improves after corporate reports. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.58% higher. All major bourses trading in the green. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up 2 basis points to 4.68%.

Q1 2024 Active Management Review: Momentum And Growth Factors Outperform

Home Market Outlook Today's Market Q1 2024 Active Management Review: Momentum And Growth Factors Outperform. Another strong quarter in markets led to another stellar performance for the Momentum and Growth factors. The Momentum factor was the standout performer across all regions. Low Volatility was the worst performing factor in the quarter.

European markets mixed with a flurry of corporate earnings

European markets mixed with a flurry of corporate earnings. The pan-European Stoxx 600 (STOXX) moved 0.17% lower. Food and beverages stocks were in the red while health care gained. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was down less than 1 basis point to 4.65%.

Equities Play A Waiting Game

Consumption continued to drive growth in the first quarter. The waiting game continues for the U.S. Federal Reserve and other major central banks to cut interest rates this year. 2024 is shaping up to be a “normal” expansionary year with healthy levels of economic growth and inflation.

Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to levels not seen since last November. Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell last week from recent highs despite tensions in the Middle East.

European markets in green following positive market sentiment

European markets in green following positive market sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.22% higher. Overall sentiment in Europe buoyed by gains in Asia and on the Wall Street. In the bond market, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield was up 3 basis points.

Bank Of England Set To Cut Rates Before The Fed As Officials Turn Dovish

Bank Of England Set To Cut Rates Before The Fed As Officials Turn Dovish. The Bank of England is right to draw a distinction between the UK and US inflation outlook. We expect the first rate cut to be in August or maybe even June. Investors now expect two rate cuts in the UK this year.

UK's flash composite PMI rises to 54 points in April

UK's flash composite PMI rises to 54 points in April from 52.80 points in March 2024, a 11-month high. Flash manufacturing PMI in the United Kingdom decreased to 48.70 in April, a 2-month low. UK's flash services PMI increased to 54.90 in April.