Opinion – Thursday 14 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets slumped to a three-week low after Jerome Powell warned economic risks from the virus are significant and tensions with China flared. Treasuries and the US Dollar advanced. The S&P 500 briefly fell below 2,800 — a level that has provided...

Opinion – Wednesday 13 May 2020

Equity Markets tumbled after a U.S. health official warned against a premature reopening of the economy and as traders assessed a dire outlook from Federal Reserve regional chiefs. Treasuries and the US Dollar climbed. The S&P 500 extended losses as Anthony...

Opinion – Tuesday 12 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets ended yesterday’s session mixed as traders assessed the latest moves around the globe to relax restrictions amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The S&P 500 was little changed, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell while the Nasdaq 100 rose for a...

Opinion – Monday 11 May 2020

Equity Markets finished the week with strong gains as investors embraced risk in spite of the biggest monthly loss in jobs in more than 70 years. Yields on Treasuries rose and the US Dollar weakened. Shares of energy, industrial and consumer staples companies helped...

Opinion – Friday 8 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets rose to the highest in a week as investors sifted through the latest company earnings and poor labour data. Yields on Treasuries tumbled. The S&P 500 rallied 1.15% with speculation mounting that the worst of the economic damage has passed as...

Opinion – Thursday 7 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets fell for the first time in three days as investors digested mixed corporate earnings and worsening economic data. The US Dollar strengthened the most in about three weeks and Treasury yields increased. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial...