Opinion – Wednesday 13 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets edged higher as investors measured the likelihood of a partial trade deal between America and China. The US Dollar and Treasuries advanced. The S&P 500 eked out a gain after retreating from a record high as remarks by President Donald Trump...

Opinion – Tuesday 12 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets fell amid concern that the U.S. and China are struggling to get an initial trade deal done.The S&P 500 dropped for first time in four sessions in trading nearly 20% below its average of the last 100 days. President Donald Trump’s tariff...

Opinion – Monday 11 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets finished a week of duelling tariff headlines on a high note, as investors tried to anticipate the next moves in the trade war with China. Ten-year Treasury yields gained, while the US Dollar rose and West Texas crude held above $57 a barrel. The...

Opinion – Friday 8 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets sputtered late in the session Thursday but still managed to close at a record high as traders were whipsawed by conflicting headlines on the progress of trade talks with China. Early reports that the U.S. and China were prepared to exchange tariff...

Opinion – Thursday 7 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets drifted after reports that any signing of a partial trade deal with China won’t happen until at least December, deflating early-session gains. Treasuries rebounded after dropping for three days. The S&P 500 Index eked out a narrow advance...

Opinion – Wednesday 6 November 2019

U.S. Equity Markets hovered near record highs Tuesday before closing mostly lower as investors digested the latest earnings and economic data while awaiting more news about trade talks between America and China. Ten-year Treasury yields hit their highest since...

Opinion – Tuesday 5 November 2019

U.S. Equity benchmarks climbed to all-time highs, while Treasuries tumbled as trade optimism fuelled demand for risk assets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed Monday to claim its first record since July. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Indexes also hit new highs...

Opinion – Monday 4 November 2019

U.S. Treasuries slipped, pushing Bond Yields higher, after a surprisingly strong  Employment Report cemented market expectations for the Federal Reserve to pause after three straight Interest Rate cuts. A weak manufacturing report helped limit the day’s losses....

Opinion – Friday 1 November 2019

U.S. stocks fell as weak manufacturing data and renewed concern on trade rattled markets adjusting to the Federal Reserve’s signal that it’s done easing. Treasuries, Gold and the Japanese Yen rose. The S&P 500 declined after a regional Manufacturing gauge missed...

Opinion – Thursday 31 October 2019

U.S. stocks advanced to an all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut Interest Rates as expected and signalled it was unlikely to move in either direction any time soon as inflation remains muted. Treasuries extended gains and the US Dollar erased an advance. The...

Opinion – Wednesday 30 October 2019

U.S. stocks ended a lackluster session lower as trade headlines and a spate of corporate earnings weighed on shares ahead of tomorrow’s expected Interest Rate Cut by the Federal Reserve. Treasuries edged higher. The S&P 500 turned negative in the final half hour...

Opinion – Tuesday 29 October 2019

U.S. stocks reclaimed an all-time high after three months, with the final leg coming on rising optimism for a trade deal with China. Treasuries slumped at the start of a week packed with earnings and the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The S&P 500 took out its...

Opinion – Friday 25 October 2019

Technology shares led gains in U.S. stocks as investors assessed a raft of corporate earnings against the backdrop of a global economic slowdown. The Pound fell. The S&P 500 Index traded above the 3,000 level, approaching its all-time high. Microsoft Corp. jumped...

Opinion – Thursday 24 October 2019

U.S. stocks rose as investors sifted through a batch of earnings reports. Benchmark Treasuries erased gains. The S&P 500 Index closed above its 3,000 level. Boeing Co. led gains in the Dow Jones Industrial Average after mapping out a sharp boost to the...