Opinion – Friday 6 December 2019

U.S. Equity Markets advanced as investors speculated the Trump administration won’t move forward with a tariff hike on Chinese goods scheduled for Dec. 15. US Treasuries and the Dollar fell. The S&P 500 Index continued to rebound from a sell-off sparked by a...

Opinion – Thursday 5 December 2019

Equity Markets rose and Treasuries fell on speculation that U.S. and China will reach a deal that avoids tariffs due to take hold in 10 days. The S&P 500 Index halted a three-day slide after Bloomberg News reported negotiators are getting near an agreement on the...

Opinion – Wednesday 4 December 2019

Equity Markets dropped around the world and Bonds rallied after President Donald Trump aimed his tariff weapon on economies from South America to Europe and China, denting hopes for a global recovery. The S&P 500 Index fell for a third day, though it pared some...

Opinion – Tuesday 3 December 2019

U.S. Equity Markets fell on concern over global trade risks and disappointing Factory data. The US Dollar and Treasuries declined. The S&P 500 Index slumped on renewed concern the U.S. will slap fresh tariffs on Chinese goods and after President Donald Trump...

Opinion – Monday 2 December 2019

U.S. Equities dropped from record highs in the wake of lower European and Asian equities, rounding out a lackluster finale to the third straight month of gains for global benchmarks. The US Dollar strengthened. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Industrial...

Opinion – Friday 29 November 2019

Asia stocks retreated as the month comes to an end, with declines in Hong Kong weighing on the region. Treasury yields were steady. Shares reversed earlier gains in Tokyo, fluctuated in Sydney and dropped in Shanghai. Hong Kong and Seoul saw the biggest declines,...