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The Week Ahead: US election; BoE, Fed rate decisions; Arm results
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The Week Ahead: US election; BoE, Fed rate decisions; Arm results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 4 November 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

01 Nov 2024

How much is an ounce of gold worth?
  • Commodities

How much is an ounce of gold worth?

Learn more about the recent rally in gold, including the factors behind its rise and what could influence it in the future.

01 Nov 2024

A mixed day for global markets
  • Market update

A mixed day for global markets

Yesterday was uninspiring for the S&P 500, which added 0.16%. The Nasdaq 100 added 1%, buoyed by gains in communications services and information technology.

30 Oct 2024

Tesla earnings drive gains in US equities
  • Market update

Tesla earnings drive gains in US equities

Equity markets poked their heads above the parapet yesterday. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 were up 0.8% and 0.2% respectively, driven by Tesla which rallied by almost 22%.

25 Oct 2024

Equity markets get a wake-up call
  • Market update

Equity markets get a wake-up call

Equity markets finally reacted yesterday after weeks of overlooking rising treasury bond yields, overnight rates, and rallies in gold and the dollar index.

24 Oct 2024

European indices take a dive
  • Market update

European indices take a dive

Yesterday was another indecisive day for major US equity markets, but things were clearer in Europe, where all the main indices finished in the red.

23 Oct 2024

Mixed signals from global markets
  • Market update

Mixed signals from global markets

Many major equity indices retreated yesterday, with the S&P 500 down by 0.2%. However, the Nasdaq 100 and its composite stablemate finished up on the day by 0.3%.

22 Oct 2024

US equities overshadowed amid mixed Q3 earnings
  • Market update

US equities overshadowed amid mixed Q3 earnings

US equity markets finished last week with a flourish. However, looking at the five-day performance among the leading indices US benchmarks finished mid-table at best.

21 Oct 2024

The Netflix comeback: quietly chasing records
  • Industry spotlight

The Netflix comeback: quietly chasing records

Learn more about why Netflix's share price has surged 50% in 2024, and where it could move in the future.

18 Oct 2024

Mixed movements from equities following strong US data
  • Market update

Mixed movements from equities following strong US data

Yesterday, the S&P 500 closed down by 0.02%, the Dow Jones by 0.37%, and the Nasdaq 100 by 0.08%. Stock indices settled mixed, with the Dow posting a new record high.

18 Oct 2024

Stocks make moderate gains on strong Q3 earnings
  • Market update

Stocks make moderate gains on strong Q3 earnings

Stocks posted moderate gains yesterday, with the Nasdaq 100 recovering from a one-week low, supported by better-than-expected corporate earnings results.

17 Oct 2024

US equities make modest gains despite uphill struggles
  • Market update

US equities make modest gains despite uphill struggles

Stocks on Friday settled moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posting new all-time highs.

14 Oct 2024

US CPI and unemployment reports weaken major equities
  • Market update

US CPI and unemployment reports weaken major equities

Stocks posted moderate losses yesterday after US consumer price index (CPI) data for September showed consumer prices rose more than expected.

11 Oct 2024

Could there be an unsung gold rush in 2024?
  • Commodities

Could there be an unsung gold rush in 2024?

Learn more about gold's recent rally, including what factors could be influencing it and where the yellow metal's price could move in the future.

09 Oct 2024

US equity markets bounce back from Monday’s slump
  • Market update

US equity markets bounce back from Monday’s slump

After a non-event on Monday, US equity markets sprung back to life in Tuesday’s trade. The Nasdaq 100 rallied by 1.6%, with the magnificent seven and Nvidia in particular leading these gains.

09 Oct 2024

Tesla's robotaxi event: a decisive moment for Elon Musk
  • Market update

Tesla's robotaxi event: a decisive moment for Elon Musk

Learn more about Tesla's upcoming robotaxi event, including what it could mean for Tesla's stock and how the company has struggled recently.

08 Oct 2024

European equities flatten as US equities fall
  • Market update

European equities flatten as US equities fall

Yesterday was a muted session in European equities, but they fared far better than their US counterparts. The MIB 40 was up by 0.7%, the CAC 40 and IBEX 35 by 0.5%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 by 0.2%.

08 Oct 2024

Analysis

The Week Ahead: US PCE inflation, jobs report; Microsoft, Amazon results
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The Week Ahead: US PCE inflation, jobs report; Microsoft, Amazon results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 28 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

25 Oct 2024

The Week Ahead: Global PMI data; GE Aerospace, Tesla results
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The Week Ahead: Global PMI data; GE Aerospace, Tesla results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 21 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

18 Oct 2024

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, US retail sales, Netflix results
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The Week Ahead: UK inflation, US retail sales, Netflix results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 14 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

11 Oct 2024

The Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US inflation, JPMorgan results
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The Week Ahead: Fed minutes, US inflation, JPMorgan results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 7 October 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

04 Oct 2024

The Week Ahead: Germany CPI; US ISM data, jobs report
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The Week Ahead: Germany CPI; US ISM data, jobs report

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 30 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

27 Sep 2024

The Week Ahead: PMI data, Micron results, US PCE inflation
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The Week Ahead: PMI data, Micron results, US PCE inflation

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 23 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

20 Sep 2024

The Week Ahead: US retail sales; UK inflation; Fed, BoE, BoJ rate decisions
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The Week Ahead: US retail sales; UK inflation; Fed, BoE, BoJ rate decisions

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 16 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

13 Sep 2024

The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate meeting, Oracle results
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The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate meeting, Oracle results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 9 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

06 Sep 2024

The Week Ahead: ISM, Broadcom earnings, US job report
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The Week Ahead: ISM, Broadcom earnings, US job report

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 2 September 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

30 Aug 2024

The Week Ahead: Nvidia earnings, Germany CPI, US PCE
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The Week Ahead: Nvidia earnings, Germany CPI, US PCE

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 26 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

23 Aug 2024

The Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks results, global PMIs, Jackson Hole
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The Week Ahead: Palo Alto Networks results, global PMIs, Jackson Hole

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 19 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

16 Aug 2024

The Week Ahead: UK and US inflation, Walmart results, US election build-up
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The Week Ahead: UK and US inflation, Walmart results, US election build-up

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 12 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

09 Aug 2024

The Week Ahead: ISM services; SMCI, Glencore results
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The Week Ahead: ISM services; SMCI, Glencore results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 5 August 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

02 Aug 2024

The Week Ahead: Microsoft results; Fed, BoE rate decisions; US jobs
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The Week Ahead: Microsoft results; Fed, BoE rate decisions; US jobs

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 29 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

26 Jul 2024

The Week Ahead: Tesla, Alphabet results; US PCE inflation
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The Week Ahead: Tesla, Alphabet results; US PCE inflation

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 22 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

19 Jul 2024

The Week Ahead: US retail sales, UK inflation, Netflix results
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The Week Ahead: US retail sales, UK inflation, Netflix results

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 15 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

12 Jul 2024

The Week Ahead: US CPI, JPMorgan, Citigroup earnings
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The Week Ahead: US CPI, JPMorgan, Citigroup earnings

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning 8 July 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

05 Jul 2024

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