Category: equities
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Chinese equities look to hold on to hope for now at least
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Some headlines from China since the weekend: The first point has a familiar tone, with China pledging more stimulus but lacking any detail in the announcement. Beijing has been guilty of this for nearly two years. However, after the flurry of announcements leading up to Golden Week, investors are still…
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How US election could impact CEEMEA equities
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Investing.com – The US election is likely to impact the economies of Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and JPMorgan discusses the potential consequences. The US investment bank took a look at four key policy areas affected by the US presidential election – tariffs, the dollar, oil…
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Asian Equities Brace for Fed Effect, Yen Slips: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks braced for tailwinds from a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and signs of more monetary policy easing in the coming months. Most Read from Bloomberg Japanese stock futures rose, while U.S. index futures rose, largely erasing Wednesday’s losses. The S&P 500 initially hit…
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Bank of America fund manager survey highlights optimism in a soft landing, equities
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The volatility in August has led to a bit of a reset in the markets, with high-conviction trades tested by rapid declines. But looking at it from a broader perspective, fund managers have a relatively consistent view of a soft landing scenario. “The fundamental optimism for a soft landing (76%)…
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European equities open on a more positive note as risk mood breathes easier for now
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Asian Equities Advance Ahead of Busy Data Week: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks rose for a second straight session as markets shifted focus to key U.S. data this week for more insight into the health of the world’s largest economy. Most Read from Bloomberg Stocks in the region rose on Monday, after rising 1.5% on Friday. Benchmarks in Australia…
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Asian Equities Advance, Yen Gives Up Some Gains: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Asian stocks rose on Monday as markets turned their focus to key U.S. data due later this week for more insights into the health of the world’s largest economy. The yen retreated further from a seven-month high touched last week. Article author: Bloomberg News Catherine…
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Equities Rebound Loses Steam as Yen Rises Again: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — A rally in Japanese stocks lost steam after the yen resumed its rise, threatening a nascent recovery in global equity markets that’s been supported by signs of resilience in the U.S. labor market. Most Read from Bloomberg The Topix index’s gains narrowed to 0.6 percent from about 2…
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July’s ‘furious rotation’ was a catch-up for global equities that lagged in Q2 – DataTrek
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Pavel Muravyov July saw a sharp drop in interest rates, causing a “violent turnover” in cyclical and interest rate-sensitive sectors such as small caps in the US (VB), (IJR), (SCHA), (IWM), as well as Europe (IEUR) and Japan (EWJ). Both two-year (US2Y) and ten-year (US10Y) Treasury bondsYields fell from 4.72%…
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European equities trail at the open as investors take in French election results
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High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…
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Julius Baer like further upside in Japanese equities
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Japan’s broad Topix index of stocks hit a record high on Thursday, finally surpassing its highest level since December 1989. Comments from an analyst at Swiss private bank Julius Baer, in its summary, point to further upside ahead, citing the following: Corporate Reforms Currency and Flows Salary increases Earnings Review…
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Goldman’s Pasquariello: ‘It is now a good time to tap the brakes on equities’
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Deepblue4you/iStock via Getty Images Nasdaq Total Returns (NASDAQ:QQQM) During the first half of this year, it rose by 18%, while the S&P 500 (SP500) index gained by 35% since its lows in October. Additionally, since late April, stocks of major U.S. tech companies have risen 24%. But Goldman Sachs’ Tony…
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US equities upgraded on ‘growth-oriented’ nature By Investing.com
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Citi analysts downgraded European stocks to neutral and upgraded their stance on the US in their latest global equity strategy note. Given rising political risks and narrowing market leadership in Europe, they view the US as a more attractive option in the near term due to its “growth-oriented” nature and…
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ECB rate cut should be positive for European equities By Investing.com
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Goldman Sachs analysts expect the European Central Bank to cut interest rates next week, a move expected to be positive for European stocks. The bank cites historical data and says European stocks typically perform well after interest rate cuts as financial conditions ease and investors become more optimistic about growth.…
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Dollar rebounds as equities dip, eyes on Treasury auctions By Investing.com
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Investing.com – On Wednesday, the DXY index rose past the 105 mark. This move sparked debates among market watchers about whether this signifies the beginning of a new upward trend or is merely a continuation of range trading amid a period of low volatility. The recent pattern of weak results…
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Rising yields put some pressure on equities
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SPX daily The energy market may be the tail wagging the dog today. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 1% and is near $80, while July natural gas is near $2.75 as US production declines. Oil was as low as $76.70 on Wednesday, but quickly turned around after signs emerged that…
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European equities witness biggest weekly inflow in more than a year By Investing.com
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Stocks and bonds made up the bulk of flows last week, with European equity funds seeing their largest inflow since February 2023, Bank of America said in a note on Friday. Stock funds attracted $11.9 billion, bonds $11.7 billion, while $3.7 billion exited money market funds, based on EPFR Global…
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European equities witness biggest weekly inflow in more than a year By Investing.com
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Stocks and bonds made up the bulk of flows last week, with European equity funds seeing their largest inflow since February 2023, Bank of America said in a note on Friday. Stock funds attracted $11.9 billion, bonds $11.7 billion, while $3.7 billion exited money market funds, based on EPFR Global…
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Stocks are primed to tumble into a bear market as bullish investors have driven equities to 1929 extremes, famed fund manager says
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A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, US, March 5, 2020.Andrew Kelly – Reuters The stock market looks poised to fall from its highs, said legendary investor John Housman. The stock market reflects the volatility that preceded the 1929 crash, Housman…
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Saxo Bank’s FX Volume Recovers in April, Equities Hit Record
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After a shy month, demand for Saxo Bank’s forex instruments rose again in April. According to the latest figures, the monthly volume of Forex instruments on the platform reached $99.3 billion last month. The daily average also improved to $4.5 billion. Forex trading volume is recovering from the bottom The…