MarketPulse Analysis & Comment

5 Things Markets Are Talking About: Dollar Drives Higher By Dean Popplewell - Feb 06, 2019

European equities are on the back foot after a surprise drop in German factory orders this morning added to signs that the region’s strongest economy is struggling. The EUR (€1.1380) has...

Futures Pare Gains Post-SOTU By Craig Erlam - Feb 06, 2019

Markets State of the Union Oil Trump resists the urge to invoke emergency powersUS futures are a little lower ahead of the open as we head into the quieter period of the week, following Donald...

Quiet Midweek In Store Ahead Of May's Brussels Visit By Craig Erlam - Feb 06, 2019

Markets Brexit Gold USD Oil Brussels prepares for May’s visit on ThursdayIt’s unlikely to be the most exciting day of the week in financial markets, but that hasn’t stopped them...

Futures Higher Ahead Of State Of The Union Address By Craig Erlam - Feb 05, 2019

Markets State of the Union Oil Gold USD Trade talks and border wall comments eyedUS futures are back in the green on Tuesday following a strong start to the week, as investors turn their attention to...

5 Things Markets Are Talking About: Dollar Position-Taking Requires Conviction By Dean Popplewell - Feb 05, 2019

Capital markets remain relatively listless, especially during this week in which much of Asia is on holiday. Interested parties are desperately seeking out any market momentum to apply to their...

Oil Rally Continues Post-Jobs Report By Craig Erlam - Feb 04, 2019

Markets Earnings USD Gold Oil Flat start expected on Wall StreetA slow start to the week in European trade is offering little in the way of direction for US markets, ahead of the open on Wall Street,...

5 Things Markets Are Talking About: U.S. Dollar Falls Expect To Be Limited By Dean Popplewell - Feb 04, 2019

Monday February 4: Five things the markets are talking aboutGlobal equities hover atop of their four-month highs while the ‘big’ dollar holds firm after last Friday’s solid non-farm...

Europe Flat As Asia Goes Into Holiday Mode By Craig Erlam - Feb 04, 2019

Markets/US jobs report USD and Gold Oil Traders not sure what to make of jobs dataIt’s shaping up to be a pretty slow start to the week, with Europe getting little direction from Asia trade...

Mixed Markets Ahead Of U.S. Jobs Report By Craig Erlam - Feb 01, 2019

Markets US jobs report USD and Gold A subdued session in Asia and early on in Europe looks to be carrying over to the US on Friday, with futures mixed ahead of the open on Wall Street. Trade talks...

Risk Rally Fades Ahead Of More Earnings By Craig Erlam - Jan 31, 2019

Earnings Fed USD Gold Oil Earnings and Fed give markets a bumpStock markets received a combined earnings and Fed boost on Wednesday but that has already faded ahead of the open this morning, with...

5 Things Markets Are Talking About: Sterling Slumps After Brexit Shenanigans By Dean Popplewell - Jan 30, 2019

The next U.S dollar move will depend on a plethora of factors from this week – investors are looking ahead to today’s monetary policy announcement by the Fed (2:00 pm EDT), at which it is...

All Eyes On Washington On Wednesday By Craig Erlam - Jan 30, 2019 1

US/China trade talks Fed USD Gold Oil Washington the place to beAll eyes will be on Washington on Wednesday, with high-level trade talks getting under way between the US and China, and the Federal...

Another Symbolic - And Pointless - Day In Parliament By Craig Erlam - Jan 30, 2019

Brexit Sino-US trade talks Fed A symbolic step forward for Brexit that will swiftly be followed by another step backA mixed start for Europe is expected on Wednesday, with the FTSE the rare...

U.S. Futures Lower As Huawei Charges Threaten Trade Talks; Brexit Plan B By Craig Erlam - Jan 29, 2019

US Futures Lower As Huawei Charges Threaten Trade TalksWe’re seeing mixed trade in Europe on Tuesday, with US futures marginally lower as trade talks with China face a potential setback, while...

Be Prepared, It’s An Action-Packed Week In Capital Markets By Dean Popplewell - Jan 28, 2019

Monday January 28: Five things the markets are talking aboutGlobal equities start the week on the back foot, as capital markets weigh political developments, from Sino-U.S trade to Brexit, against U.S...

Stocks Higher As Weekly Losses Pared By Craig Erlam - Jan 25, 2019

US and China “miles and miles away” from an agreementIt’s been a mixed week for markets but stocks are in the green in Europe on Friday and US futures are pointing to similar gains...

5 Things Markets Are Talking About: Looking For Conviction On Direction By Dean Popplewell - Jan 25, 2019

Global equities and U.S futures are trying to close out the week on firmer footing. Equity direction continues to depend on investors weighing up corporate earnings reports and concerns about the...