Fiscal cliff resolution found pushing markets higher, for now
Today’s US opening call provides an update on: US congress manage to pass fiscal cliff budget despite missing the deadline; Initial signs within the House pointed to a potential rejection of the Senate...
View ArticleFiscal Cliff deal provides temporary boost to markets, yet questions remain
Today’s daily wrap provides an update on: US congress pass bill to avert fiscal cliff; Decision to delay spending cuts decision establishes a potential second fiscal cliff in two months time; Global...
View ArticleMarkets begin to fully digest ‘fiscal fudge’ after initial day of euphoria
Today’s UK opening call provides an update on: Fiscal cliff boosts markets, yet how long will it last, and does it have substance; The day after the party, markets begin to fully digest the content of...
View ArticleEuphoric Fiscal Cliff feeling fades bringing markets lower
Today’s US opening call provides an update on: Euphoria surrounding fiscal cliff deal fades as markets pull back around Europe; Markets increasingly worried about the impending negotiations surrounding...
View ArticleMarkets flat after fiscal cliff excitement turns to worry
Today’s daily wrap provides an update on: • Fiscal cliff relief turns to uncertainty as markets fall on concerns surrounding the US sequester and debt ceiling; • US ADP Non-Farm employment figure...
View ArticleMarkets expected to open lower as Fed discuss an end to US QE
Today’s UK opening call provides an update on: FOMC minutes indicate the Fed will seek to end current monthly $85bn asset purchases scheme in 2013; Markets expected to fall in response with likely...
View ArticleNew year rally over as attention turns to corporate earnings
Today’s UK opening call provides an update on: Deal to avoid the fiscal cliff provides temporary boost for equities; US earnings season kicks off tomorrow with Alcoa reporting; UK house prices expected...
View ArticleBanks open higher as Basel III rules eased
Today’s US opening call provides an update on: Europe lower as fiscal cliff euphoria fades; Banks perform strongly as Basel III rules eased; Morrisons reports disappointing Christmas sales; UK housing...
View ArticleStocks down as traders position themselves ahead of NFP
Today’s daily wrap provides an update on: Stocks lower as traders position themselves ahead of the jobs report; NFP figure could surprise on the upside; Jobless claims return to the norm; Personal...
View ArticleEuropean markets lower on Italian and Spanish worries while Fitch warns of...
Today’s daily wrap provides an update on: European markets trading lower against ongoing Italian and Spanish worries; German Industry Orders rise on Eurozone demand; UK rating to be reviewed by Fitch...
View ArticleChicago PMI and consumer confidence key today
It’s going to be another very quiet day in the financial markets on Tuesday, with trading volumes remaining at very low levels and traders looking forward to things picking up later this week and next....
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