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Markets Flat On Tariff Announcement ExpectationsIt’s been a mixed start to the week in financial markets as investors await a possible announcement of new tariffs on China which could come as...

Monday September 17: Five things the markets are talking aboutThe possibility of a new round on tariffs on Chinese goods is not helping equity markets this Monday morning. The ‘big’ dollar...

China open to US invitation for trade talks; Carney appears in Dublin after fresh Brexit warning; Lira steadies after CBRT hike but significant risks remain. It’s been a more positive start to...

Turkish central bank needs aggressive hike to settle investors; BoE unlikely to change message as Brexit negotiations enter crucial stage; ECB expected to maintain slight tightening plans. Markets are...

Thursday September 13: Five things the markets are talking aboutU.S. equity futures and euro regional bourses trade steady after the overnight Asian session put an end to its longest losing streak...

Thursday has the potential to be another interesting day in the markets, with interest rate decisions due from both the Bank of England and the European Central Bank.It’s not often that we hear...

China using Russia to get at the US as trade tensions rise; Threat of leadership challenge weighing on sterling; BoE tomorrow likely to be uneventful. US futures are trading relatively unchanged...

Wednesday September 12: Five things the markets are talking aboutIt’s ‘hump’ day and despite the contained trading ranges across the various asset classes, investors have a lot to...

GBP plunges after initial post-data gains; EUR edges lower despite better sentiment surveys; Brexit, US/China tariffs and US/EU negotiations remain in focus. The start of the European session has been...

Tuesday September 11: Five things the markets are talking aboutThe three T’s – trade, tariffs and Trump are driving capital market asset prices in September. Today, thus far, is a good...

The pound is rallying on Monday and for the second time in a couple of weeks, it’s the EU chief Brexit negotiator – Michel Barnier – that’s responsible. Sterling has become...

Monday September 10: Five things the markets are talking aboutTrade talks, tariffs threats, EM contagion fears and central bank decisions are dominating asset price moves this month. Add geopolitical...

Swedish populists the big winners in weekend election Ambiguity seemingly the trick to progressing Brexit talks BoE meeting eyed as UK growth surpasses expectations in July It’s been a slow...

The dollar has caught a bid after the release of yet another strong jobs report for the US, which included some good news on wages as well as employment. Earnings growth has long eluded the US...

US futures are trading a little lower ahead of the open on Friday, as we await the latest jobs report from the world’s largest economy and President Donald Trump hints at a fresh trade conflict...

Friday September 7: Five things the markets are talking aboutTrade talks, tariffs threats, EM contagion fears and central bank decisions are dominating asset price moves this month. Add geopolitical...