Markets EU campaigning has been suspended in the U.K. following the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox, a strong advocate for voting to ‘stay’ in next week’s referendum. She was reportedly killed by Thomas Mair, who shouted “Britain first” before … Continue reading
Markets Monetary policy decisions, pressured oil prices and Brexit worries are weighing on world shares, as money continues to flow into safe-haven assets. The Bank of Japan and National Bank of Switzerland disclosed their monthly rate announcements overnight and the … Continue reading
Markets The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged today amid concerns about a U.S. hiring slowdown and Britain’s possible exit from the EU. However, there will be a lot more for traders to scour than the standard … Continue reading
Markets The rally for sovereign debt has passed an important milestone, with the yield on Germany’s benchmark 10-year bonds hitting zero for the first time and briefly entering negative territory. The strong demand is standing out in cautious trade ahead … Continue reading
Markets Equities across the globe are drifting into the red ahead of a data heavy week in the U.S. that will include retail sales, inflation and other economic figures. Reasons for the declines: Brexit woes, weak Chinese investment growth, fresh … Continue reading
Markets Oil prices have retreated to below $50 a barrel as a stronger dollar pulls crude off the 2016 highs hit this week despite a major attack by the Niger Delta Avengers. Militants blew up an Eni (NYSE:E) pipeline in … Continue reading
Markets Markets in Asia got off to a downbeat start despite a solid session stateside which saw the Dow close above 18,000. Consumer inflation in China eased for the first time in eight months, rising an annual 2% in May, … Continue reading
Markets The European Central Bank has formally started its corporate sector purchase program, with the official buying list to be released on July 18. The criteria for the plan are as follows: Bonds have to be active, euro denominated, have … Continue reading
Markets Stocks across the globe are lit up green as a dovish tone from Janet Yellen cooled near-term U.S. rate hike bets and WTI came closer to $50 a barrel. At yesterday’s speech in Philadelphia, the Fed chief called the … Continue reading
Markets The stakes are high as Janet Yellen prepares to take the stage in Philadelphia this afternoon following a shock non-farm payrolls report on Friday that sent the dollar tumbling. Investors will be looking to see whether Yellen, who recently … Continue reading