Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

Market sentiment lower, Euro data in focus, Bitcoin tumblesUncertainty over the US bond market and concerns that China could halt its purchase of US treasuries pulled US stocks and Asia lower last...

The FTSE 100 is eyeing a record high as the basic resource stocks are forming the foundation of the rally, and the British equity benchmark is being slightly held back by supermarkets. Marks and...

Inflation was the main talking point in the US yesterday after stocks fell for the first time in 2018, as we approach the all-important CPI readings on Friday afternoon. Comments from the Fed’s...

Pre-Close Market CommentUK manufacturing output reached its highest level in a decade in November, as the sector benefited from a weaker pound and strong global growth. Manufacturing in the U.K. is...

EuropeThe FTSE 100 set a new record-high today, and it is still in positive territory as banking and retail stocks are fuelling the positive move. The rally in the euro is hurting the eurozone...

Hong Kong has had its longest upside move since at least the 1960’s, meanwhile North and South Korea have started to talk about meeting in Korea - plus mixed to lower Asian stock markets along...

Midday market commentary Having hit an all-time high earlier in the session the FTSE pulled back as lunchtime approached, as cable climbed above $1.355 thanks to a 0.2% rise. Sterling’s gains...

Despite some upbeat second tier data, the pound has come under some selling pressure this morning with sterling sliding below the 1.35 handle against the US dollar to trade at its lowest level in a...

Market Open CommentThe U.K. economic calendar has so far seen a relative quiet start to the week, but today this looks set to change, with a number of medium impact releases which could attract the...

In the past few months, traders and investors attention has been primarily focussed on the European Central Bank, as well as the US Federal Reserve in terms of the timing of the next significant...

Pre-close market expert commentary European stocks were once again on the front foot on Tuesday, even the FTSE joined the northerly march, regaining lost ground from the previous session. Retailers...

Earnings, Retail Sales and Inflation Eyed on FridayUS futures are trading a little flat once again ahead of the open on Tuesday, potentially a sign that markets have entered wait and see mode ahead of...

Midday Market CommentWith Morrisons (LON:MRW) leading the majority of the supermarket sector higher the FTSE continued to chase fresh peaks this Tuesday. Up 0.4% the FTSE spent the morning lurking...

Markets Pause For Breath; Eurozone Unemployment Under the SpotlightThe FTSE is pointing towards a mildly positive start at the time of writing, taking the lead from the US and Asia overnight. The FTSE...