- European markets look groggy after the long Easter weekend here and disappointing earnings are contributing a negative bias
- There were also headwinds from speculation that stronger-than-forecast growth and indicators in China could put a damper on stimulus. This weighed on Asia-Pacific markets and pressure continues to carry
- A snap election in Spain, set for Sunday 28th April, unsettled the country's benchmark, helping explain its underperformance
Corporate News
- A below-forecast set of results and guidance from Umicore are casting a cloud. The group generates a high proportion of revenue from China; a poor omen ahead of earnings from heavyweights like Deutsche Bank this week
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24-Apr-2019 |
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Caterpillar Inc |
Q1 2019 Caterpillar Inc Earnings Release |
24-Apr-2019 |
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Boeing Co |
Q1 2019 Boeing Co Earnings Release |
24-Apr-2019 |
BMO |
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Half Year 2019 Associated British Foods PLC Earnings Release |
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