Opinion – Friday 31 January 2020

U.S. Equity Markets had a strong finish after the World Health Organization stepped up efforts to combat the coronavirus by declaring a global health emergency. The S&P 500 Index erased losses after WHO said travel and trade restrictions were not necessary,...

Opinion – Thursday 30 January 2020

U.S. Equity Markets struggled near record highs on speculation that a recent rally outpaced the risks to global economic growth. Bonds climbed. The S&P 500 Index wiped out an early advance after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that uncertainties about...

Wednesday 29 January 2020

U.S. stocks climbed the most since October on speculation that efforts to contain the coronavirus will prevent a major economic fallout. The S&P 500 Index rebounded from its worst sell-off in four months, with technology shares leading the charge. Some of the...

Opinion – Tuesday 28 January 2020

Equity Markets slumped and bonds rallied as concern over the impact of a deadly virus that originated in China rattled global markets. The S&P 500 Index fell the most in almost four months, the Dow Jones Industrial Average erased its 2020 gain and the Nasdaq-100...

Opinion – Monday 27 January 2020

The spread of a deadly respiratory virus rattled global markets, sending U.S. stocks lower and fuelling demand for havens in Government Bonds and Gold. Oil fell for a fourth day on concern the outbreak will dent economic growth. The S&P 500 Index posted its...

Opinion – Friday 24 January 2020

U.S. Equities eked out a small advance, dodging the losses that took hold in Europe and Asia, as investors evaluated the risk that a deadly respiratory virus spreading from China could curb global growth. Treasuries climbed and oil dropped. Gains for big tech...