GLOBAL-MARKETS-European stocks fall as markets price in French political risk

GLOBAL-MARKETS-European stocks fall as markets price in French political risk

European stocks fell on Friday as French stocks and bonds took a battering from political turmoil, while elsewhere investors weighed up the U.S. rates outlook after a week of mixed signals. ...
June 14, 2024 at 06:04 am EDT
Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, Rystad Energy CEO says

Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, Rystad Energy CEO says

Japan, a major coal and liquefied natural gas buyer, could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to expansion of solar and wind power together with storage batteries, said Jarand Rystad, chief...
June 14, 2024 at 01:00 am EDT
Mib bearish; Brent still below USD80.00

Mib bearish; Brent still below USD80.00

The Mib - according to the futures market - is giving ground in the aftermath of the day when the European Central Bank made the widely expected interest rate cut, moving away from a record low level,...
June 07, 2024 at 02:36 am EDT
Indices:  Transport breakdown on Wall Street

Indices: Transport breakdown on Wall Street

It's been a banner year for the major stock market indices, but one cyclical sector is in the doldrums: transportation. But not all modes of transport. We also take this opportunity to explain where...
Our Logo June 04, 2024 at 09:54 am EDT
Just when you think you've got it all figured out...

Just when you think you've got it all figured out...

It's often said that bad economic news is good news for equity markets, but that didn't work out so well yesterday. Bad news remained bad news. But perhaps the equity markets are also confused by...
Our Logo June 04, 2024 at 09:15 am EDT
UBS lifts 2024 target for S&P 500 to Street high of 5,600

UBS lifts 2024 target for S&P 500 to Street high of 5,600

UBS Global Research on Tuesday raised its year-end target for the benchmark S&P 500 index to 5,600 from an earlier projection of 5,400, marking the highest forecast among major brokerages. ...
May 28, 2024 at 04:44 am EDT
Futures up; focus on inflation data

Futures up; focus on inflation data

On Tuesday, major European stock exchanges are expected to open almost all above par, with London the only one to show a bearish start to the session in the aftermath of the bank holiday break. ...
May 28, 2024 at 02:22 am EDT
Wall St Week Ahead-Inflation data, presidential debate could sink summer rally

Wall St Week Ahead-Inflation data, presidential debate could sink summer rally

The typical summer slowdown in U.S. stock markets may be more pronounced this year with inflation jitters and an early presidential debate that have the potential to weigh on a rally that has pushed...
May 26, 2024 at 09:00 am EDT
CAC 40:  trend reversal confirmed

CAC 40: trend reversal confirmed

The Paris Bourse is set to open on a weak note on Friday morning, heading for a second consecutive week of declines despite the buoyant news of the past few days.At around 8:15 a.m., the future...
May 24, 2024 at 02:39 am EDT
European shares to hit pause before rising again in 2025

European shares to hit pause before rising again in 2025

A record-breaking run in European shares has made them more vulnerable to possible pull-backs in the latter part of 2024, although the region's recovering economy and the start of a rate-cut...
May 22, 2024 at 06:39 am EDT
Wall St Week Ahead-Stock market's record-setting rebound may have further to go

Wall St Week Ahead-Stock market's record-setting rebound may have further to go

A rebound that has taken the U.S. stock market to record highs this week may have further to run, if history is any guide. Fresh signs of a cooling economy calmed inflation worries...
May 19, 2024 at 09:00 am EDT
Wall St Week Ahead-Stock market's record-setting rebound may have further to go

Wall St Week Ahead-Stock market's record-setting rebound may have further to go

A rebound that has taken the U.S. stock market to record highs this week may have further to run, if history is any guide. Fresh signs of a cooling economy calmed inflation worries...
May 17, 2024 at 05:46 pm EDT
Wall Street:  on course for a fourth week of gains

Wall Street: on course for a fourth week of gains

Wall Street is set to open without much change on Friday morning, torn between the temptation to take profits and optimism about interest rates, but this should not prevent it from lining up a fourth...
May 17, 2024 at 09:20 am EDT
Mib advances narrowly; over 40 percent stocks bearish

Mib advances narrowly; over 40 percent stocks bearish

European stock markets move in a bearish trend, with Milan tentatively in the green in the 35,400 area, as traders assess the prospects that the Fed is likely to keep interest rates higher for longer....
May 17, 2024 at 06:14 am EDT
Mib advances narrowly; over 40 percent bearish stocks

Mib advances narrowly; over 40 percent bearish stocks

European stock markets move in a bearish trend, with Milan tentatively in the green in the 35,400 area, as traders assess the prospects that the Fed is likely to keep interest rates higher for longer....
May 17, 2024 at 06:14 am EDT