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Another turbulent day

It's been another turbulent session after stock markets turned sharply lower on Wednesday as investors fret over the outlook for the economy this year. Results from Walmart and Target this week have brought into sharp focus the plight facing companies and consumers as inflation begins to bite. And that's in a country that is still performing relatively strongly with a consumer that still has plenty of savings built up over the last couple of years.

19-05-2022 09:20 GMT by Craig Erlam

Inflation hits 40-year high

European equity markets are a little flat on Wednesday, with inflation data this morning once again offering a reminder of the struggles that lie ahead. Not that we need reminding given all of the data we've seen recently. And then there are the gloomy forecasts from central banks, with even the Fed now targeting a softish landing which feels very much like the stage before a mild recession.

18-05-2022 09:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

All about retail today, stocks rebound, dollar drop, bitcoin follows risk rally

US stocks are rallying as traders got to digest a steady stream of positive news across the world. Turnaround Tuesday started when China took the first steps to lockdown exit in Shanghai and as the nation’s top regulators discussed easing its regulatory crackdown. The US session got started with big retail earnings that suggest the consumer is still strong and showed surprisingly underlying strength within the home improvement category. A solid retail sales report and key earnings from Home

17-05-2022 10:48 GMT by Edward Moya

Rebound continues

Stock markets are in positive territory once more on Tuesday as investors continue to see value after a substantial sell-off in recent weeks. I'm not particularly convinced about the sustainability of such a move against the backdrop of high inflation, much higher interest rates and probable recessions but there's no doubting that the scale of the declines recently was bound to attract some back in. There's plenty of economic data and central bank speak to come this week that could easily make i

17-05-2022 10:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

US Close - Mixed start for stocks, Empire disappoints, Oil rallies, Gold rebounds, Bitcoin struggles

US stocks traded mix as investors assess soft Chinese and US data and the potential for stagflation risks and a much sooner recession. The S&P 500 is trying to hold onto the 4,000 level as a six-week decline seems a bit overdone. There is a lot of value on the table right now and some investors are starting to look at a steady stream of weaker-than-expected economic data as a likely catalyst that will force central bankers to ease up on the hawkish talk. Empire The Empire State index posted a

16-05-2022 15:29 GMT by Edward Moya

Further pressure on central banks

It's been a relatively calm start to trading this week, with Europe a mixed bag at the close and the US a little lower. The weaker Chinese figures overnight will be of some concern at a time of slowing economic activity around the world. Still, as has been the case so often in recent years, the lockdowns will have heavily distorted the data.

16-05-2022 13:03 GMT by Craig Erlam

Week Ahead – Wall Street Whipsawed

It was a tremendous week of market volatility for every asset class on Wall Street. It is still all about inflation and what will be the reaction from central banks. A challenging inflation and growth mix have driven investor concerns that the Fed won’t be able to deliver a soft landing.

13-05-2022 17:19 GMT by Edward Moya

Asian equities stage a technical rebound

Asian markets rally on Powell comments Asia-Pacific equities are staging a relief rally today after Wall Street stabilised late in the session as Jerome Powell calmed nerves over potential 0.75% rate hikes. The rebound of cryptos and stable coins also lifted sentiment.

13-05-2022 04:01 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Damage control

New York had another tumultuous session overnight, dominated by noise from the crypto sector where (un)stable coins continued to suffer from untethering. Either the crypto noise was pushing equities down, or vice versa, I know not.

13-05-2022 03:52 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Bitcoin - A devastating blow

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam talks about the sell-off in bitcoin after it fell below $30,000.

12-05-2022 20:11 GMT by Craig Erlam

Stocks crater in volatile trade, Tether shook, Bitcoin trying to stabilize,

Today is one of those days you should not log in to your retirement accounts. US stocks are facing relentless selling pressure as investors slash earnings outlook given unclear outlooks for economic growth and the US consumer.

12-05-2022 15:08 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 329)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam reviews the latest market news with Jonny Hart. They discuss US inflation, a potential ECB rate hike and bitcoin.

12-05-2022 07:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

Asia Wobbles Post-US Inflation

US inflation higher than expected US Inflation printed at 8.30% YoY overnight, less than the previous month's 8.50%, but slightly more than the 8.10% median forecast by markets. Equities vacillated after the data as the street tried to make up its mind whether to price in “peak-US-inflation,” or not.

12-05-2022 03:55 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Inflation remains hot, stocks rebound as peak inflation appears to be in place, bitcoin breached USD 30k

At first, it looked like inflation broke the S&P 500’s back as investors sold everything following across the board hot beats with every inflation headline, as the initial take was that the Fed will need to do more to fight inflation. Today’s market reaction to the inflation report will make it hard to attract any investor who is still on the sidelines. The risks on Wall Street are growing and now include a Fed policy mistake, liquidity and credit risks, and growth concerns. The Fed is still

11-05-2022 11:56 GMT by Edward Moya

Cautious optimism

Stock markets are pushing cautiously higher again on Wednesday as investors await a huge inflation report from the US ahead of the open on Wall Street. The report is expected to be the first that will indicate inflation has peaked and a sharp decline is underway. That doesn't mean inflation is expected to return to target any time soon but it will come as a massive relief to investors, households and businesses alike after months of watching price pressures accelerate higher. The fear is that th

11-05-2022 09:04 GMT by Craig Erlam

Asia bets on China stimulus

Mainland China stocks are leading the way higher today after China's Inflation data showed a still very benign inflation landscape. Inflation YoY in April climbed to 2.10% (1.8% exp), and Inflation MoM for April increased by 0.40% (0.20% expected).

11-05-2022 04:09 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

US Close - Stock rebound in volatile trade, Crude prices crumble, Gold falls, Bitcoin follows Nasdaq rally

US stocks were all over the place as investors assess a wall of worry that include a weakening consumer, persistent supply chain issues, and growth concerns, while some investors think the selling of stocks is nearing the end. Billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper noted that he covered his Nasdaq short and anticipates that 12,000 holds for the Nasdaq. The bond market selloff is clearly repositioning itself ahead of tomorrow’s inflation data as the 10-year Treasury yield is well below yest

10-05-2022 15:09 GMT by Edward Moya

Bitcoin - Massive Support

Will it break this time? It goes without saying that it's been a pretty torrid six months for bitcoin since hitting all-time highs close to $69,000. Soaring inflation has forced central banks around the world into action and at the most aggressive pace since the global financial crisis. What's more, there's much more to come, so much so that recessions may well be on the cards. Risky assets have been pummelled as a result, few more so than the ultimate risk asset - bitcoin.

10-05-2022 12:13 GMT by Craig Erlam

Rinse and repeat

Wall Street fall on recession jitters Today is looking remarkably like a rerun of yesterday, especially in US markets. Equities slumped once again, led by the Nasdaq, as did oil and bitcoin.

10-05-2022 04:46 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Stock selloff resumes, bitcoin nears USD 30k

Risk aversion sends Wall Street lower Wall Street remains uninspired to ‘buy the dip’ as inflation seems poised to remain stubbornly high, which will force the Fed to tighten policy to levels that will jeopardize the soft landing most traders were expecting. No one can confidently answer the question of when stocks will hit the bottom, but if the options market is the primary focal point for many traders, that could suggest downward pressure on stocks could last a while longer. Too many invest

09-05-2022 13:30 GMT by Edward Moya

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