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.

Asia And Europe Markets Rise, US Dollar Rebounds - Global Markets Today While US Slept

U.S. Stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, April 23rd. Japan's Nikkei 225 index finished the day higher by 2.26%. The Japanese stock market extended its winning streak to three days. Ten of the 11 S&P 500 sectors advanced on Tuesday.

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.

Rolls-Royce: A Difficult Decision

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a wonderful business, but now trades at a high price. The company's businesses include established and profitable civil aerospace, defense, and power systems divisions. RYCEY does not pay a dividend and is one of only three components of the UK's EWU that does not. Rolls- Royce's investments in electric engines and modular nuclear reactors are a good investment.

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.

Asia Ex-China and Europe Markets Gain, Gold Retreats To $2,310 Amid Diminished Geopolitical Tensions - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The U.S. Stock markets closed higher on Monday, April 22nd. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded after six days of losses. Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day higher by 0.28%. Asian markets declined in Asian trading on Tuesday.

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.

European markets in green with London index touching an all-time high

European markets in green with London index touching an all-time high. FTSE 100 hits an intraday record high. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.52% higher. Tech stocks led gains, while mining stocks fell. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up less than 1 basis point.

Asia Ex-China And Europe Markets Rise; Gold Falls And Dollar Gains Amid Easing Middle East Conflict Fears - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The U.S. Stock markets closed mixed on Friday, April 19th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.56% and the S&P 500 slid 0.88%. Japan's Nikkei 225 index ended the trading day higher. On Monday, the Asian markets closed higher.

Weekly Report: what happened at EWU last week (0415-0419)?

European markets mostly positive after last week's uncertainty

European markets mostly positive after last week's geopolitical tensions. The pan-European Stoxx 600 moved 0.12% higher. Consumer confidence index in Denmark fell to -8.6 in April 2024. U.S. 10-year Treasury yield up 3 basis points to 4.64%.

European markets fall as Middle East tensions soar

UK retail sales rise 0.8% Y/Y

Can a single capital markets union help European competitiveness?

Asia And Europe Markets Recover While Crude Oil Slides - Global Markets Today While US Slept

U.S. Stock markets ended lower on Wednesday amid dropping oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Tech stocks led the Nasdaq lower as inventories of crude oil increased by 2.735 million barrels for the week ending April 12. Japan's Nikkei 225 index finished the trading day higher on Thursday.

Sticky U.K. Services Inflation Pushes Back Rate Cut Hopes

European markets in green despite Wall Street declines

Asia Markets Ex-China Decline, While Europe Gains; Gold Surpasses $2,400 - Global Markets Today While US Slept

The U.S. Stock markets ended mixed on Tuesday, April 16th. Wall Street experienced a decline amid volatile trading. The decline was driven by increasing Treasury yields and investor worries about high interest rates. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that interest rates may need to stay higher.

Inflation Progress May Be Bumpy, But Is Likely To Continue