Opinion – Wednesday 6 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets closed higher despite a late-day swoon as optimism that more economies are moving toward easing their Coronavirus lockdowns outweighed cautionary comments from Federal Reserve officials. Oil surged. The S&P 500 rose for a second day, led by...

Opinion – Tuesday 5 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets dropped as investors began May pondering profit warnings tied to the Coronavirus and a ratcheting up of tension with China. The US Dollar rose as a risk-off mood prevailed. The S&P 500 Index fell almost 3%, leaving it a tad lower for the week,...

Opinion – Friday 1 May 2020

U.S. Equity Markets ended their best month in three decades on a slightly sour note, slumping amid dismal economic data and corporate results that reflected the Coronavirus’s toll. The S&P 500 Index fell from a seven-week high as the U.S. reported a...

Opinion – Thursday 30 April 2020

U.S. Equity Markets rallied to a seven-week high on better-than-estimated revenue for Google’s parent company and hopes for a Coronavirus treatment. Oil surged. The S&P 500 Index gained 2.7% in a broad advance, with four stocks up for every one that fell after...

Opinion – Wednesday 29 April 2020

The biggest U.S. technology shares slumped, weighing on major Equity gauges as Consumer Confidence crashed and more companies withdrew earnings guidance. The US Dollar weakened. The Nasdaq Composite snapped a two-day winning streak, pulled down by Facebook, Amazon.com...

Opinion – Tuesday 28 April 2020

Equity Markets advanced as major economies moved toward reopening and policy makers in Japan and Europe sought to reduce pressure on credit markets. The US Dollar weakened, and Oil took another dive. The S&P 500 Index climbed to its highest close since March 10,...