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The Week Ahead: UK, US inflation data; central bank rate decisions; Micron results
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK, US inflation data; central bank rate decisions; Micron results

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

13 Dec 2024

Will the US dollar see century highs in 2025?
  • Market update

Will the US dollar see century highs in 2025?

Learn more about the US dollar's strength over 2024, and what factors could influence it in 2025.

11 Dec 2024

Uncertainty and opportunities: what 2025 could bring for European stocks
  • Market update

Uncertainty and opportunities: what 2025 could bring for European stocks

Learn more about how European stocks performed in 2024 and what 2025 could hold.

10 Dec 2024

Gold outlook 2025: could the rally continue?
  • Commodities

Gold outlook 2025: could the rally continue?

Learn more about how the price of gold has moved over 2024, the socio-economic drivers behind these moves, and where it could go in 2025.

10 Dec 2024

Is the Chinese stock market a sleeping bull?
  • Market update

Is the Chinese stock market a sleeping bull?

Learn more about how the Chinese stock market has moved over 2024, and where it could go in 2025.

10 Dec 2024

Could US indices rally into the festive season?
  • Indices

Could US indices rally into the festive season?

Learn more about the recent rally in US indices, including where they could move over the festive season.

26 Nov 2024

Why is the price of gold falling so much?
  • Commodities

Why is the price of gold falling so much?

Learn more about the recent decline in gold following the US election, including the factors behind its fall and what could influence it in the future.

14 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

Analysis

The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate decision, Broadcom results
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US inflation, ECB rate decision, Broadcom results

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

06 Dec 2024

The Week Ahead: ISM and US jobs report, Salesforce earnings
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: ISM and US jobs report, Salesforce earnings

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

29 Nov 2024

The Week Ahead: Dell results, US PCE inflation, eurozone CPI
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: Dell results, US PCE inflation, eurozone CPI

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 25 November 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

22 Nov 2024

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, Nvidia results, PMI data
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: UK inflation, Nvidia results, PMI data

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 18 November 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

15 Nov 2024

The Week Ahead: US inflation and retail sales, UK economic growth
  • Weekly outlook

The Week Ahead: US inflation and retail sales, UK economic growth

Read our preview of major market events in the week beginning Monday, 11 November 2024, and view our economic and company reports calendar.

08 Nov 2024

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

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

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

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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
  • Weekly outlook

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

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