Opinion – Wednesday 10 June 2020

U.S. Equity Markets dropped on concern the blistering rally in risk assets overshot economic prospects. Treasuries climbed. The S&P 500 halted a surge that drove the gauge higher for 2020, led by energy and industrial companies. Small-cap shares underperformed...

Opinion – Tuesday 9 June 2020

The torrid rally in U.S. Equities pushed the S&P 500 into the green for the year as easing lockdowns bolstered economic optimism. The US  Dollar fell. A jump to a 15-week high on Monday extended the benchmark’s surge from its March low to almost 45%. Energy...

Opinion – Monday 8 June 2020

U.S. Equity Markets jumped and Treasuries fell after a jobs report that far surpassed analysts’ forecasts bolstered expectations for the economy to rebound quickly from Coronavirus lockdowns. The S&P 500 Index rose 2.6% and posted a third weekly advance, leaving...

Opinion – Friday 5 June 2020

Equity Markets closed lower in the U.S. and Europe as concern the recent rally had gone too far overshadowed new stimulus measures and encouraging economic data. The S&P 500 Index fell less than half a percentage point, still its biggest drop in two weeks,...

Opinion – Thursday 4 June 2020

Global Equity Markets extended their rally into an eighth straight day as investors clung to optimism for a quick economic recovery from the pandemic. The Nasdaq 100 briefly surpassed its February closing record. Banks led the S&P 500 Index toward a three-month...

Opinion – Wednesday 3 June 2020

U.S. Equity Markets rose alongside Equities in Europe and Asia amid new bouts of stimulus and positive economic signals as Coronavirus lockdowns ease. The US Dollar slumped for a fourth consecutive day. Two shares rose on the S&P 500 Index for every one that...