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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

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

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

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

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

US Close - Stocks rally on Biden's tariff comment, Euro rallies on Lagarde Hawkishness, Oil choppy, Gold rallies, Bitcoin struggles

US stocks are rallying over optimism that President Biden could be positioning for a major de-escalation in the US-China trade war and over selling exhaustion. After eight weeks of selling pressure for the Dow and a seven-week losing streak for both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, a rebound was long overdue. Many are rationalizing today’s rebound with the logic that much more downside would only be warranted if a recession was likely to happen early next year and that won’t be determined for a few more

23-05-2022 16:08 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 331)

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 S&P 500 index decline to bear market territory, the oil market, and if king dollar's reign is over. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

20-05-2022 15:26 GMT by Edward Moya

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

US Close - Stocks near bear market, Oil higher on supply concerns, Gold pops, Bitcoin stabilizes

US stocks edged lower as Wall Street became more focused over a deteriorating growth outlook that could see stubbornly high pricing pressures for the Fed into a much more aggressive tightening cycle. It doesn’t seem like we will see a deceleration in pricing pressures and that has many traders worried that the Fed will send the economy into a recession. Right now markets are functioning properly but if we see another 5% decline with stocks, credit conditions will worsen and that could provide t

19-05-2022 15:52 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close - Stocks Crumble, Oil lower on demand concerns, Gold holding up, Bitcoin lower

US stocks are crumbling after Wall Street worries about economic growth after hearing a chorus of concerns of higher prices that won’t be easing anytime soon. The strength of the consumer will be tested as both Walmart and Target signal rising pricing pressures are not easing. The Dow Jones Industrial suffered its worst loss since 2020 as investors doubt the Fed will be able to deliver a soft landing as the inflation outlook might warrant much more aggressive tightening of monetary policy. The

18-05-2022 15:45 GMT by Edward Moya

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

US Close - A terrible week ends on a positive note, Crude prices rallying hard on optimism over China's COVID situation, Gold pummeled

Wall Street is ready to close the books on this trading week. US stocks are finishing on a high note as investors take comfort from a round of Fed speak that suggests financial markets won’t have to price in even more tightening of financial conditions over the next couple of FOMC decisions. Fed’s Daly supports the idea of sticking with 50 basis-point rate hikes at the next two meetings. Yesterday, Fed Chair Powell reiterated his support for raising rates at the June and July policy meetings,

13-05-2022 14:55 GMT by Edward Moya

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

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 327)

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 how financial markets reacted to another strong nonfarm payroll report, the FOMC decision, what happened in the oil market, and why cryptos crashed. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

06-05-2022 17:42 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close: Another strong employment report, Wages growth slows, Stocks volatile, Oil rallies, Gold steadies

US stocks appear to be on a permanent rollercoaster ride as investors debate continued signs of a strong economy alongside rising rates, which remains a drag on higher valuation companies. For Wall Street to remain fully confident in piling back into stocks, inflation needs to be showing signs it is easing and that is not happening yet.

06-05-2022 16:15 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close - Stocks turn positive after bond market selloff overdone, Oil finds major support at $100 level, Gold pummeled, Bitcoin hovers

Wall Street still seems hesitant to ‘buy the dip’ after another round of soft economic data and on fears the market might not be pricing in enough Fed hawkishness. The bond market delivered another major move with the 10-year Treasury peaking just above the 3.00% level. The S&P 500 wasn’t ready to break the critical 4,000 level just yet, which could suggest stocks are ready for the typical consolidation that happens before a key Fed decision. Fed On Wednesday, the Fed will debate a 75-basis p

02-05-2022 16:45 GMT by Edward Moya

Market Insights Podcast (Episode 324)

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 how financial markets reacted to the surprise contraction with first quarter US GDP, Apple and Amazon earnings, and oil markets, including Exxon and Chevron quarterly earnings reports. They also discuss what the week ahead has in store for financial markets.

29-04-2022 14:55 GMT by Edward Moya

US Close - Stocks tumble after massive tech earnings, Oil surges, Gold rebounds as dollar rally exhausted, Bitcoin struggles

US stocks did not stand a chance after mega-cap tech earnings disappointed and a record quarterly gain for Fed Chair Powell’s closely watched employment cost index. Rate hike bets continue to pile up ahead of next week’s FOMC decision. Surging wage pressures could be what is needed to make the Fed even more aggressive with tightening at the June and July Fed meetings. Tech Earnings Apple shares are under pressure as supply constraints could impact this quarter’s sales by up to $8 billion. I

29-04-2022 14:25 GMT by Edward Moya

Meta boosts Asian markets

Asian equities surge higher with US futures Wall Street’s main indexes had a sideways day overnight, finishing almost unchanged from the day before. The Meta results though, have lifted US index futures sharply as Meta rallied by over 15% in extended trading, lifting other tech heavyweights.

28-04-2022 04:17 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

Meta makes Asia feel better

Equity markets are higher in Asia today as US index futures rally after Meta managed to post minuscule growth in user numbers overnight along with robust financials. The results came too late to save OTC trading on Wall Street from a sideways day, but post-close extended trading has allowed the FOMO gnomes, always on the lookout for any sliver of a reason to buy, to work their magic in Asian hours.

28-04-2022 04:09 GMT by Jeffrey Halley

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