Markets The Shanghai Composite closed up 4.1%, on track for its best day since March 2016, following a Friday jump spurred by signals of government support in the wake of weaker quarterly growth figures. In Asia, Japan +0.4%. Hong Kong +2.3%. … Continue reading
Markets Fears of rapidly rising rates have caused stock market chaos over the past week as volatility surges, with U.S. futures rising again this morning after a selloff on Thursday. “Some of this is the result of programmatic selling because … Continue reading
Markets U.S. stock index futures are under pressure again as investors digest minutes from the Fed’s most recent meeting that highlighted it was staying on course for rate hikes despite growing criticism from President Trump. The yield on the benchmark … Continue reading
Markets Volatility is racking the markets as traders struggle to adapt to a world of reduced central-bank stimulus. Following a sharp rally on Tuesday, U.S. stock futures are pointing to a red open, ahead of more earnings and minutes from … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +1.3%. Hong Kong +0.1%. China -0.9%. India +0.9%. In Europe, at midday, London -0.3%. Paris +0.3%. Frankfurt +0.4%. Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.6%. S&P +0.5%. Nasdaq +0.7%. Crude -0.9% to $71.14. Gold +0.2% to $1233. Bitcoin +0.1% to $6517. Ten-year Treasury Yield flat at 3.17% (Source: Seeking Alpha) Economic Calendar … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan -1.9%. Hong Kong -1.4%. China -1.5%. India +0.4%. In Europe, at midday, London flat. Paris -0.3%. Frankfurt +0.2%. Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.4%. S&P -0.4%. Nasdaq -0.8%. Crude +0.7% to $71.81. Gold +1% to $1234.30. Bitcoin +5.3% to $6553. Ten-year Treasury Yield flat at 3.15% (Source: Seeking Alpha) Economic … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.6%. Hong Kong +2.1%. China +0.9%. India +2.2%. In Europe, at midday, London +0.6%. Paris +0.4%. Frankfurt +0.4%. Futures at 6:20, Dow +0.6%. S&P +0.8%. Nasdaq +1.3%. Crude +0.5% to $71.34. Gold -0.3%to $1224.50. Bitcoin +1% to $6236. Ten-year Treasury Yield +4 bps to 3.17 (Source: Seeking Alpha) Economic … Continue reading
Markets A mix of higher bond yields and growth worries are continuing to take their toll on the markets, with equities across Asia and Europe getting slammed overnight after a bloodbath in the U.S. Led by tech carnage, the S&P … Continue reading
Markets In Asia, Japan +0.1%. Hong Kong +0.1%. China +0.2%. India +1.4%. In Europe, at midday, London flat. Paris -0.4%. Frankfurt -0.3%. Futures at 6:20, Dow -0.1%. S&P -0.1%. Nasdaq -0.1%. Crude flat at $74.93. Gold -0.1% to $1190.50. Bitcoin -1.6% to $6503. Ten-year Treasury Yield +1 bps to 3.22% (Source: Seeking … Continue reading
Markets All eyes are on U.S. Treasuries again as trading reopened in the wake of last week’s selloff and a bond market holiday on Monday. The benchmark 10-year yield crept up to a fresh seven-year high, advancing past 3.26%, marking … Continue reading