Opinion – Friday 22 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets fell as rising Trade tensions between America and China added to concern about the pace of recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. Crude Oil rebounded from an earlier swoon and Gold declined. The S&P 500 declined 0.8%, with signs mounting that...

Opinion – Thursday 21 May 2020

Equity Markets climbed to more than 10-week highs as investors focused on signs the American economy will continue to reopen, while U.S. Central Bankers acknowledged the severity of the Coronavirus pandemic when they met last month. Crude oil rallied for a fifth day....

Opinion – Wednesday 20 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets fell for the first time in four sessions after reports circulated that Moderna Inc.’s vaccine study, which was credited in part for Monday’s rally, did not produce enough critical data to assess its success. Crude oil and Treasuries gained. The...

Opinion – Tuesday 19 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets surged the most in almost six weeks after promising early results for an experimental vaccine sparked speculation economies could snap back quickly. Crude oil advanced and yields on Treasuries rose. The S&P 500 surged 3.2% after Moderna Inc....

Opinion – Monday 18 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets ended the week higher, as traders looked past Trade jitters and weak economic data. Treasuries fell. Oil jumped. The S&P 500 erased losses, but still posted its worst week since March 20 — just before the gauge started a torrid...

Opinion – Friday 15 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets rebounded as a rally in beaten-down industries outweighed pessimism over bleak economic data and trade tensions. In a very volatile session, banks led gains in the S&P 500 as Wells Fargo, JPMorgan and Bank of America jumped at least 4%. Energy...