Opinion – Tuesday 2 July 2019

U.S. stocks rallied to all-time highs after a trade truce with China, though finished well off highs of the day as measures of manufacturing activity showed growth slowing in the world’s largest economy. Treasuries fell with Gold. The S&P 500 ended at a record...

Opinion – Monday 1 July 2019

Stocks in Asia climbed along with U.S. Equity Futures and the yuan after the American and Chinese presidents reached a truce in the trade war and agreed to resume talks. Treasuries, Gold and the Japanese Yen declined. Futures on the S&P 500 rose 0.9% and the...

Opinion – Friday 28 June 2019

Stocks halted four days of declines as trade optimism reigned ahead of U.S.-China talks at the Group of 20 conference this weekend in Japan. Treasuries advanced. The S&P 500 headed for its best month since January, rebounding from a rout in May to leave it higher...

Opinion – Thursday 27 June 2019

Most U.S. stocks fell as trade concerns countered strength in the tech sector. Treasuries declined with Gold after investors eased back bets on a deep cut to interest rates next month. The S&P 500 dropped for a fourth-straight day, with three stocks retreating...

Opinion – Wednesday 26 June 2019

U.S. Equity Markets fell the most in more than three weeks as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned the downside risks to the economy have increased and Trump administration officials signalled a trade deal at the Group of 20 meeting is unlikely. Treasuries...

Opinion – Tuesday 25 June 2019

U.S. Equity Markets edged away from records as investors weighed expectations for easier monetary policy against concerns about a slowing global economy. Treasuries gained, while the US Dollar dropped. The S&P 500 fell for a second session, stalling below last...