Opinion – Wednesday 9 October 2019

U.S. Equity Markets tumbled on concern tensions with China are escalating just days before high-level talks between officials from the world’s biggest economies. Chipmakers led the S&P 500 Index to a 1.6% loss and Chinese companies that trade in New York sank to...

Opinion – Tuesday 8 October 2019

U.S. equities declined as investors tried to gauge the outlook for a trade deal between China and the Trump administration. Treasuries slipped and the US Dollar gained. The S&P 500 Index ended the day about half a percentage point lower after bouncing between...

Opinion – Monday 7 October 2019

U.S. Equity Markets gained along with Treasuries after solid hiring data quelled recession fears without crushing the odds of future Federal Reserve easing. The US Dollar declined. The S&P 500 rose the most in seven weeks — though still suffered its third...

Opinion – Friday 4 October 2019

U.S. stocks advanced as investors ramped up bets that the Federal Reserve will cut Interest Rates this month to shore up an economy showing increasing signs of weakness. Treasuries rallied. The S&P 500 rose the most in a month after roaring back from a drop of...

Opinion – Thursday 3 October 2019

U.S. stocks tumbled to the lowest since August as another disappointing report fuelled fears that the American economy is slowing. Treasuries climbed with Gold and the Japanese Yen on demand for haven assets. The S&P 500 suffered its first back-to-back drops of...

Opinion – Wednesday 2 October 2019

Stocks slid and Treasuries rose after a gauge of U.S. manufacturing posted the weakest reading since the end of the last recession, fuelling fears of an impending global slowdown and boosting haven assets. The S&P 500 fell the most in five weeks and pushed...