Markets U.S. stock index futures are indicating a lower open after being closed yesterday for July 4. The “risk-off” sentiment follows a strong rally last week that saw major indexes turn positive for 2016. Reasons for the drop are stemming … Continue reading
Markets Asia markets traded higher on the first day of the new quarter, tracking global stocks’ third day of recovery despite a slew of downbeat manufacturing data. The Nikkei Japan Manufacturing PMI came in at 48.1 in June, marking the … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock futures are pointing to a higher open as equities look to close out the second quarter by extending Tuesday’s big rally into the best three-day gain since February. The Dow and S&P 500 are now back in … Continue reading
Markets Amid heightening Brexit tensions, European leaders are arriving for the second and final day of talks in Brussels, where an outline for a new road map for global economic policy makers is expected. Heads of EU governments told Britain … Continue reading
Markets A recovery is taking shape across the globe after a record $3T in market cap was wiped off the board in just two trading days and sterling fell to its lowest level in over 30 years. Hopes of a … Continue reading
Markets After remaining mostly undecided since the market open, European shares are starting to feel the effects from Friday’s historic drubbing. According to Standard & Poor’s, $2.08T of stock market value were wiped out across the globe in the previous … Continue reading
Markets A wave of carnage is sweeping through the global markets after Britain voted to leave the EU in a historic referendum. Sterling is plunging, world equities and government bonds yields are tumbling, crude is deep in the red while … Continue reading
Markets The highly anticipated Brexit referendum is underway in Britain, where citizens across the country are casting their vote on whether to ‘Remain’ or ‘Leave’ the EU. Despite most polls suggesting the outcome is too close to call, equities are … Continue reading
Markets Enough with the surveys and polls, traders appear to be in “wait and see” mode as equities hold steady ahead of a closely watched Brexit vote. “Anyone that wants to call this referendum with confidence is extremely foolish,” said … Continue reading
Markets It’s been a busy June for Janet Yellen. Central bank watchers will hear from the Fed chief for the fourth time this month when she presents her semiannual testimony on monetary policy before Congress today and tomorrow. The FOMC … Continue reading