Opinion – Wednesday 26 February 2020

U.S. Equities tumbled to an almost 12-week low and Bond Yields plunged to records on rising concern the Coronavirus will upend global supply chains critical to economic growth. The S&P 500’s four-day rout reached 7.6%, with losses accelerating Tuesday after the...

Opinion – Tuesday 25 February 2020

U.S. Equities tumbled, with the S&P 500 dropping the most since February 2018, as authorities struggled to keep the coronavirus from spreading more widely outside China. Safe Havens including Treasuries and Gold surged. In a dramatic day across markets, these...

Opinion – Monday 24 February 2020

U.S. Equity Markets sank, Gold surged and Treasury Yields tumbled as investors took a defensive stance amid renewed concern about the economic impact of the Coronavirus as it spreads outside of China. Tech companies were particularly hard hit, sending the Nasdaq 100...

Opinion – Friday 21 February 2020

U.S. Equity Markets slumped on concern that the Coronavirus that originated in China will take a heavy toll on corporate earnings. The US Dollar rallied while Gold climbed to a seven-year high as investors sought havens. Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc. and other big tech...

Opinion – Thursday 20 February 2020

Equity Markets advanced on signs that China may be planning further measures to support its economy as it reels from a virus-induced slowdown and after Federal Reserve officials signalled they are not anxious to raise Interest Rates anytime soon. Gains for chipmakers...

Opinion – Wednesday 19 February 2020

Stocks slumped after Apple Inc.’s warning that sales will miss forecasts spooked investors who had hoped for a limited economic impact from the deadly Coronavirus that originated in China. Treasuries rose and the US Dollar strengthened. The S&P 500 Index fell...