Yen steady after heavy losses Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, markets are mixed as the S&P 500 drifts back lower following extended gains yesterday. The dollar index is pausing as it hits overhead resistance. […]
Dollar In Demand Once Again Morning Report: 08.00 London • This morning the dollar index is proving to be in demand once again, closing above its moving average last night and pushing higher again this morning. […]
Pound Slumps as Borrowing Rises Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, financial markets are pausing for breath after a strong performance yesterday on the back of healthy earnings figures from the likes of Apple. The dollar index is also on the front foot, reversing Tuesday’s early slump. […]
China Beats Estimates, But It’s Not Enough Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, financial markets seem determined to look at the glass half empty after Chinese GDP and industrial production figures came in above estimates. These figures still put China as having it’s slowest year since 1990 though, which seems to be the fixation point […]
Markets Positive As Traders Pause For Breath Morning Report: 09.00 London • Financial markets have a positive bias this morning, with the S&P 500 carrying over some of Friday’s momentum. The dollar index is neutral this morning. […]
Markets Mixed As Rally Falters Morning Report: 09.00 London • Markets staged a recovery of sorts yesterday, lifting off the highs. Yet US equities are still over 7% below the market peak struck just a few weeks ago, with European stocks slipping even further. The dollar index is making small gains this morning as this too […]
Markets Steady After Global Slide Morning Report: 09.00 London • The pull back from the September high intensified yesterday as traders positioned themselves for a global slow down. The US was at the centre of this after a slew of poor economic data points hit financial markets and the dollar index. Both the dollar and the […]
Markets Stable as Dollar Returns Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, stock markets have negative bias, but are generally stable after heavy selling from Thursday. The dollar index has shifted back on to the offensive though pushing higher again after moving back above the moving average yesterday. It’s seems this dollar rally may still have […]
October Sell-Off Continues Morning Report: 09.00 London • October continues to be a poor month for financial markets as the S&P 500 suffered heavy selling yesterday. Today, we’re seeing something of a rebound, but it’s barely covered half of yesterday’s losses. […]
Fed Fears Hit Markets Morning Report: 09.00 London • Despite stronger than expected Chinese exports, financial markets are on the back foot this morning, chiefly as a result of fears that the Federal reserve will turn off the taps too quickly. The S&P 500 is extending Friday’s sell off, while the dollar index is back below […]
Global Fears Drive Markets Lower Morning Report: 09.00 London • You can take your pick as to the catalyst for yesterday’s sell-off, with many items to chose from. ISIS, Ebola and a slowing Eurozone are all factors in the change of mood since mid September. Ultimately, markets were running hot going into September and the current […]
Equities rally, dollar trend reverses Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, stock markets have continued to rally after last night’s Fed minutes indicated that it would not be raising interest rates any time soon. The news is rocket fuel for stocks, but adds further weight to the dollar index down trend. […]
Markets Mixed On Global Economy Fears Morning Report: 09.00 London • Markets are mixed this morning on general fears that the global economy could be stumbling to a slowdown, with the IMF raising the probably of a Eurozone recession to four in 10. The S&P 500 is up slightly this morning, but these gains do not […]
Dollar steadies after Monday Dump Morning Report: 09.00 London • The dollar index is steadying itself after experiencing the biggest sell off from its current run yesterday. This morning, the dollar is steady as traders wait for the main morning data to come through. The S&P 500 is still on the back foot however. […]
Dollar Backs Off After NFP Rally Morning Report: 09.00 London • The US dollar index is subsiding slightly after a barnstorming set of economic items on Friday. Today’s losses are still nothing to Friday’s gains, but it’s enough to ease the pressure on the dollar pairs. The S&P 500 also enjoyed Friday’s activities, but is showing […]
The Dollar Bull Run – We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet? Morning Report: 09.00 London • The US dollar is enjoying its second best three month period in over two decades and the rally is now starting to attract the interest of FX strategists from major investment banks. • “We’re at the early stages of a USD […]
Dollar Eases Off The Gas Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, the US dollar has eased off the gas following weak US data yesterday evening. The same sentiment pushed the S&P 500 to one of its heaviest losses, with further selling this morning. […]
Retail Sales Hint at Aussie Rate Cut Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, the S&P 500 is up slightly though general trading remains rather murky and direction less. The US dollar is certainly sure of its direction and that is up! The dollar index continues to dominate currencies flows, with the main dollar pairs trading […]
Kiwi Rallies On Stable China Morning Report: 09.00 London • We’ve had a busy day already today with a slew of economic items coming from Australasia in the early hours of the morning. Chinese Manufacturing PMI has come in roughly in line with expectations, signalling expansion for the second month in a row. The S&P 500 […]
Kiwi Heads Down Under Morning Report: 09.00 London • With the exception of the Australasian pairs, it’s a quiet Monday to start the week, with the S&P 500 down slightly and the dollar index holding its powerful up trend. […]
Dollar Holds Firm As Markets Slump Morning Report: 09.00 London • The S&P 500 dropped over 1.5% yesterday, not helped by the continued out performance of the US dollar as it hits its highest levels since July 2010. The prospected of an extended conflict in Iraq and Syria is weighing on markets that were running fast […]
Dollar Back On Top Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, the dollar index is back on top and dominating currency flows. This follows yesterday’s strong performance from the S&P 500, helped by better than expected new home sales. […]
Commodities Gain Ground Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, the S&P 500 is recovering some of the losses from the last three trading days on positive trading in China. Meanwhile, the US dollar index is still challenging the highs, setting the tone for currency movements again. […]
China Manufacturing Back On Track Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, stock markets have halted their recent slide after Chinese flash manufacturing came in above estimates. The S&P 500 suffered some heavy selling yesterday, but the market is now stable, with the dollar index also holding at the highs. […]
Markets Start With Monday Blues Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, financial markets have a severe case of the Monday blues as the S&P 500 continues Monday’s sell-off. Money flows through Asia have been weak, as investors look to book profits in an increasingly messy trading environment. The dollar index is down slightly, but ultimately […]
Pounds Slips Back As Scotland Votes No Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, Stock markets are capping a week of gains, while the dollar index is maintaining its uptrend. […]
Pound Rallies on Referendum Day Morning Report: 09.00 London • It’s a momentous day for the UK, but it’s mainly yesterday’s activities that are driving markets this morning. • Yesterday’s Fed meeting sparked yet another rally in the dollar index, depressing dollar pairs and sending the yen pairs soaring. The S&P 500 is higher but is still […]
Pound Rallies on Latest Poll Data Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, world markets are on the rise, led by renewed confidence in China. The S&P 500 pausing after a strong rally yesterday, while the dollar index is volatile, but holding at the highs. […]
Pound Dips On Inflation Drop Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, the S&P 500 has continued to slip lower, though trading continues to be volatile. Meanwhile, the dollar index is still holding at the highs. […]
Aussie Hits Six Month Low Morning Report: 09.00 London • This morning, world markets are on the defence after a match of weak data from China over the weekend. The S&P has continued Friday’s sell off, while the dollar index is still showing no signs of turning from its bull run. […]
