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European stocks are tumbling on Thursday as the ECB laid the groundwork for multiple rate hikes over the coming months. In keeping with President Lagarde's blog post a few weeks ago, the statement that accompanied the initial decision was very clear and specific as to the actions it intends to take over the next few months and beyond. What's more, Lagarde was very clear in what it would take for the ECB to join the 50 basis point club in September.

09-06-2022 11:34 GMT by Craig Erlam

Stocks waver as traders fixate over inflation, bitcoin stuck around 30k

US stocks are wavering as surging oil prices and widespread inflation have many traders worried that the Fed may maintain its current tightening pace beyond the summer and that could trigger a much sooner economic growth deterioration. The US economy is not going to have an imminent economic slowdown, but fears are growing that if inflation doesn’t peak until the fall, Wall Street may have underpriced how much tightening the Fed will have to do. Stocks will remain choppy until Friday’s inflati

08-06-2022 14:29 GMT by Edward Moya

Markets fluctuate ahead of ECB

Stock markets have endured another negative day in Europe as investors await tomorrow's hotly-anticipated ECB meeting. Much like the other two days this week, it's hard to read too much into today's trading as there's very little of note driving it. And with the ECB tomorrow, US inflation on Friday and the Fed next week, there are far more pressing matters ahead than the selection of headlines of recent days. The World Bank warning of potential recessions.

08-06-2022 14:07 GMT by Craig Erlam

Another bleak target outlook, World Bank worries about stagflation, bitcoin tumbles

World Bank warns about stagflation US stocks teetered as traders digested another profit warning from Target and a dire outlook from the World Bank. The story behind Target is not surprising to anyone as many retailers have been talking about persistent supply chain issues and as a shift in spending from goods to services.

07-06-2022 15:25 GMT by Edward Moya

RBA joins super-sized club

Stock markets are back in the red on Tuesday, giving back the bulk of Monday's gains in a sign of ongoing uncertainty as to the direction of equity markets and the economy. There is clearly appetite at these levels but that's not being backed up by momentum of any kind. Hardly surprising given the sheer uncertainty around inflation, interest rates and the economy.

07-06-2022 09:34 GMT by Craig Erlam

Boris faces no-confidence vote

Stock markets are off to a decent start this week with Europe posting almost 2% gains and the US not far behind. Fluctuations in the markets are so frequent and large that I struggle to get particularly excited about days like today. On the face of it, these are very decent gains.

06-06-2022 13:21 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead - ECB to set up a July hike and US inflation nears peak

A strong nonfarm payroll report means that the Fed won’t be pausing their interest rate hiking campaign anytime soon. The May employment report was impressive, but it will likely be the last strong one we will see in a while.

03-06-2022 14:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Gloominess persists after Robust Jobs report and Musk’s Super Bad Feeling, Oil's strong week , Gold eases, Bitcoin below $30,000

Robust hiring in May pretty much guarantees the Fed will move forward with a couple half-point rate hikes at the next two meetings. US stocks edged lower as the latest employment report showed slower job growth and potentially softening inflation, but still keeps the door open for the Fed to continue with its rate hiking campaign well beyond the summer.

03-06-2022 11:20 GMT by Edward Moya

Dude, where’s my oil?

OPEC+ agrees to increase output The most anticipated OPEC+ meeting of the year turned out to be a damp squib in the end. OPEC+ agreed to increase output in July and August to 648,000 bpd from the previously agreed 432,000 bpd, with the increased allocation spread across all its members, including, you guessed it, Russia.

03-06-2022 03:56 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Investors focus on Fed path, stocks were oversold, bitcoin above USD 30k

US stocks are playing a game of dizzy bat (players place a baseball bat on the ground and spin 10 times) as traders remain divided with recession calls and when the Fed could be in a position to pause their interest rate hikes. Hopes for a less aggressive tightening campaign by the Fed improved after a wrath of economic data suggests the economy is softening and that inflation is cooling.

02-06-2022 16:07 GMT by Edward Moya

European markets dip lower

Europe lower amid another inflation record European stock markets are a little lower on Tuesday, handing back Monday's gains to trade relatively flat on the week. It's not particularly surprising that we've seen a reversal of Monday's moves considering the inflation data we've had from the bloc. The data from Germany and Spain meant the risks were heavily tilted to the upside and that's how it materialised.

31-05-2022 16:06 GMT by Craig Erlam

Small gains amid higher inflation in Europe

It's not been the most eventful start to the week and with bank holiday's littered throughout, that may remain the case. European equity markets are modestly in the green as risk appetite held up following some positive moves last week. The slight paring back of interest rate expectations appears to be behind the recovery we've seen this past week which makes me seriously question its sustainability. The idea of the economy slowing and fewer rate hikes being warranted just doesn't scream stock

30-05-2022 12:21 GMT by Craig Erlam

Back to winning ways

How sustainable is it? Another positive session in equity markets as bargain hunters are tempted back in to cap off the first winning week in eight in the US. It's been a rough ride and despite this week's performance, there could still be more pain to come. But at these levels, it's only natural that the vultures are circling.

27-05-2022 17:19 GMT by Craig Erlam

Stocks edge higher, better retail earnings, claims improves, crypto bearish sentiment remains

US stocks are rallying as investors viewed both the Fed’s Minutes as a commitment to only gradual tighten policy to fight inflation and after a few retailers provided optimistic outlooks. The Fed locked itself into delivering a couple of half-point rate increases until the Jackson Hole Symposium and that has removed the risk of aggressive tightening in the short term. For some traders, having a strong idea on when the Fed will end its hiking cycle is the key for giving everyone the greenlight

26-05-2022 11:10 GMT by Edward Moya

Fed minutes confirm half-point hike expectations for next 2 meetings, another round of soft US data, RBNZ hikes again, bitcoin stuck below USD 30k

US stocks edged higher as investors anticipate a quickly weakening economy will force the Fed into tapping the breaks with their tightening cycle. The FOMC minutes are over three weeks old, but they did give a glimmer of hope that they could adjust their policy tightening stance later in the year. The Fed mostly sees 50 basis point increases appropriate at the next couple of meetings as they are behind the curve with fighting inflation. The Fed is optimistic about the economy, but they are

25-05-2022 16:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Awaiting FOMC minutes

Stock markets are a little flat on Wednesday as investors await minutes from the May FOMC meeting. I'm not sure what exactly investors are holding out for. A lot has changed in the markets over the last few weeks and we've had a lot of Fed commentary in that time that is arguably more relevant than almost anything we can take from the minutes. That said, this is nothing new and investors are always wary of what could happen.

25-05-2022 11:11 GMT by Craig Erlam

Oh Snap, wrath of US data misses, stock selling resumes, bitcoin in danger

US stocks are quickly giving up yesterday’s gains after a wrath of US economic data signaled broad weakness across large parts of the economy. Everything is weakening at a faster clip than anyone expected and that does not bode well for the US consumer and for short-term outlooks for equities. The dollar is sliding as Treasury yields plunge as risk aversion returns following a gloomy outlook from snap and disappointing US PMI and housing data. Snap slides Snap shares plunged after the social

24-05-2022 12:07 GMT by Edward Moya

Growth concerns weigh once again

Stock markets are back in the red on Tuesday, with US futures also pointing to a negative start on Wall Street in a couple of hours. These wild swings from one day to the next have become the norm as investors try to pick the bottom in the markets only to be dealt another blow from one negative headline or another. And they continue to come thick and fast, leaving equity markets vulnerable to further drops. Pessimistic Chinese growth forecasts and a profit and revenue warning from Snap appear to

24-05-2022 07:30 GMT by Craig Erlam

Lagarde signals summer hikes

The week has started on a positive note, with investors having another stab at buying the dip following a further wave of selling in recent sessions. The S&P 500 joining the Nasdaq in bear market territory naturally has everyone wondering whether the market has bottomed. It's not been the best year for dip buyers but equity markets are now trading at such a discount from their highs that it's natural for investors to be asking the question. The economic headwinds remain a major concern though an

23-05-2022 13:12 GMT by Craig Erlam

US Close - S&P 500 enters bear market, Fading Rallies, Deere shares hit hard, Footlocker rallies, Oil rises, Gold steady, Bitcoin lower

At the beginning of the year, no one thought that the S&P 500 was headed to bear market territory, but persistent inflation, another Fed policy mistake, and recession fears have unnerved investors. The S&P 500 has lost over 20% of its value from the January high and it seems that that technical selling will only accelerate. The way macro backdrop is unfolding, it seems traders will continue to fade any rallies that emerge until the Fed starts to show signs that they are worried about financial

20-05-2022 15:21 GMT by Edward Moya

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