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Stocks struggle on Ukraine tensions, consumer confidence weakens, bitcoin steadies

Wall Street is debating what will be the impact that regional warfare will have on US stocks. The contagion risk will completely feed into inflationary pressures as energy costs will skyrocket and that will derail large parts of the economic recovery coming out of COVID. Geopolitical risks could lead to a slower growth cycle and that could remove the risk of a half-point Fed rate hike at the March 16th FOMC decision. Risk appetite will start to see some support as investors start to price in a

22-02-2022 14:11 GMT by Edward Moya

Another day, another rollercoaster ride

Volatility is the only thing that appears to be certain in the markets right now, as European stocks pare losses to even sneak into positive territory on the day while US futures now eye only a small decline after the bank holiday weekend. The old adage goes that the market hates uncertainty and while that has clearly been evident at times over the last couple of weeks, there's no doubt that investors continue to be tempted back in at the slightest hint of diplomacy winning the day. Even after

22-02-2022 10:43 GMT by Craig Erlam

Another rollercoaster ride

The rollercoaster ride that is 2022 is continuing at the start of the week as European equities relinquish early gains to make heavy losses. The week got off to a decent start, following reports of France brokering a meeting between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin. While the West has continued to warn of an imminent invasion, with Russia apparently following the playbook for such a move, a meeting between the two leaders increases the potential for a diplomatic resolution. But as we've seen so of

21-02-2022 11:46 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Crude pares losses after explosion in Donetsk, Gold hovers near $1900, Bitcoin below $40k

Oil Crude prices reversed earlier losses after reports of an explosion in the center of separatist-held city of Donetsk in east Ukraine. Oil had been pulling back over the past couple of days as energy traders took some risk off the table and over improved expectations that Iran is getting closer to reviving a nuclear deal.

18-02-2022 13:47 GMT by Edward Moya

Cautious end to the week

It promises to be a fascinating end to the week as European equity markets steady and US futures pare losses amid planned talks between the US and Russia next week. Risk aversion swept through the markets on Thursday as the perceived risk of a Russian invasion of Ukraine rose. Much like the weather here in London, Friday was shaping up to be rather treacherous in the markets, that is until US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accepted an invitation to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

18-02-2022 08:08 GMT by Craig Erlam

Heightened invasion fears has Wall Street selling everything, US data, bitcoin tumbles

US stocks did not stand a chance today as risk aversion violently returned on growing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine and after an impressive earnings report from Walmart suggested the consumer is strong and paves the way for potential aggressive Fed tightening. The risks for a military conflict at the Ukraine border appear to be rising and that has many investors entering de-risking mode.

17-02-2022 15:51 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 295)

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya previews the day's market news with Jonny Hart. They discussed markets, discuss the US retail sales report, UK CPI, EIA crude oil inventory report, and crypto marketing momentum from the Super Bowl.

17-02-2022 08:59 GMT by Edward Moya

Uncertainty keeps investors on edge

Stock markets in Europe are mixed, while US futures are edging lower on Thursday, as uncertainty remains around Russia's intentions in Ukraine. It's been a rather strange week that started with warnings of an imminent invasion - repeatedly denied by Russia - followed by claims of troops withdrawing following the completion of planned drills which has since been rejected by Ukraine and NATO, who have instead insisted that numbers are rising, not falling. It's no wonder investors don't know which

17-02-2022 08:46 GMT by Craig Erlam

Commodities and Cryptos: Crude's wild ride, Gold rallies, Bitcoin edges higher

Oil Crude prices initially rose as the Ukraine-Russia conflict persisted and as short-term supply issues remained. Energy traders were fixated over the move above $100 for the Dated Brent benchmark.

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

Mixed trade ahead of Fed minutes

Stock markets are a little flat on Wednesday as we await the Fed minutes and digest more inflation data from China and the UK. We saw a strong rebound on Tuesday as some Russian troops completed military drills near the Ukrainian border and returned to their normal bases in what was the first de-escalation in the region in weeks. It came at a time when various world leaders were warning about the threat of invasion this week, something Russia repeatedly denied. Friday's warnings carried an add

16-02-2022 07:28 GMT by Craig Erlam

Stocks rebound on easing geopolitical tensions, PPI remains very hot, bitcoin rallies

US stocks rallied on optimism that it doesn’t seem like Russia will invade Ukraine this week and despite another hot PPI report, as many on Wall Street are still not convinced the Fed will be as aggressive as some are calling for this year. The bond market selloff resumed as risk appetite returned following an easing of geopolitical tensions with both the Ukraine situation and Iran nuclear talks.

15-02-2022 15:19 GMT by Edward Moya

A big step in the right direction

Risk appetite is much improved on Tuesday following reports that Russia is pulling back some troops, a significant de-escalation that makes the prospect of an invasion this week much less likely. The Kremlin maintains that it never intended to invade Ukraine and the return of some troops to their regular bases following military exercises is proceeding as was always planned. While risks remain elevated, this looks like a big step in the right direction, and investors, like everyone else, are br

15-02-2022 09:09 GMT by Craig Erlam

An ‘All Right’ rebound was quickly faded, cryptos get a Super Bowl win

Wall Street remain jittery over Ukraine crisis US stocks tentatively rebounded on optimism that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will avoid a war after the Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said they will engage further diplomatically. Lavrov proposed to President Putin that Russia continue talks with the West and Putin answered, ‘all right’. The geopolitical risks still remain elevated as Russian troops remain at the Ukrainian border, but the risk of military conflict happening this week appears to ha

14-02-2022 15:18 GMT by Edward Moya

Another troubling start to the week

Ukraine jitters send markets tumbling Stock markets are getting pummelled on Monday, as investors prepare for a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine this week. Reports since Friday suggest an invasion has gone from being a risk to highly likely and the late sell-off in the US followed by today's plunge reflects that. Coming during a period of high anxiety in the markets and a cost-of-living crisis in many countries, the timing couldn't really be much worse. Europe now finds itself in a very

14-02-2022 12:10 GMT by Craig Erlam

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 293)

Jonny Hart looks back on the week's business and markets news with OANDA Senior Market Analyst Ed Moya in New York. This week they discuss the latest inflation report, oil price volatility (recorded before Friday's reports that US expects Russia to invade Ukraine), and Bitcoin. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

11-02-2022 14:59 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close: Wall Street rattled on reports US expects Russia to invade Ukraine next week. Yen, Oil, and Gold pop higher, while Stocks, yields, and Bitcoin drop

Wall Street has an inflation hangover as higher rates continue to drag tech stocks down. US stocks were trying to stabilize as yields came in. Yesterday’s inflation shocker has many bond traders believing the Fed is behind the curve and will be delivering several rate hikes. Many Fed members feel inflation will meaningfully decelerate later this year and that is why calls for seven rate hikes might be too aggressive. US stocks were supposed to have a period of calm this afternoon as Treasury

11-02-2022 14:54 GMT by Edward Moya

Ending the week in the red

Stock markets are ending the week in the red after investors were dealt another inflation blow on Thursday which dampened sentiment once more. We were just starting to see confidence building in the markets, with investors seemingly coming to terms with the prospect of four or five rate hikes this year. But the relentless and broad-based price rises in the US delivered yet another hammer blow and ruined any momentum that had been building into the report. We're now entering into quite uncomfor

11-02-2022 08:33 GMT by Craig Erlam

Inflation shock, Stocks pare losses as Wall Street eyes half point March Fed rate hike, bitcoin

A hot inflation release has Wall Street bracing for a half-point Fed rate hike in March, with a full percentage point of hikes by July. Everything got more expensive in January and fears remain that it will get worst.

10-02-2022 12:27 GMT by Edward Moya

Bitcoin - Brighter days ahead?

OANDA Senior Market Analyst Craig Erlam discusses bitcoin's resurgence and whether it can be maintained.

10-02-2022 12:26 GMT by Craig Erlam

Bond market selloff can’t continue until CPI data, stocks rebound on Bostic and as yields drop, bitcoin eases

US stocks are rising after both Fed’s Bostic assuaged investor fears of an overly aggressive Fed tightening cycle and as the global bond market selloff takes a break in anticipation of tomorrow’s inflation report. Fixed-income traders made it clear early that the 10-year Treasury yield would not break above the 2.00% level before Thursday’s inflation data.

09-02-2022 12:13 GMT by Edward Moya

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