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European Open: EUR/USD implied volatility spikes ahead of mid-term results

At the time of writing, the race to the Senate is close yet Republicans lead the race to the house during the mid-term elections.

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ASX200 Afternoon Report May 23rd 2022

The ASX200 has given back over 50 points of early gains to be trading flat at 7145 at 3.00 pm Sydney time.

May 23, 2022 03:10 PM
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What does the ALP's election win mean for the ASX200?

As both polling and betting markets correctly predicted (this time), the Australian Labor Party (ALP) has claimed victory in the 2022 Federal Election, the first time in 9 years Labor Party has been in power.

May 23, 2022 05:50 AM

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Where are the tail risks for this weekend's Australian Federal Election?

The Australian Federal Election is just five days away. Both polling and betting markets have the ALP well ahead. As illustrated by Brexit, Donald Trump’s election in 2016 and the Australian Federal Election in 2019, polls are not fool proof.

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Two masters and only one answer - RBA

In a preview earlier this week, we noted that a firm Q1 Australian inflation print would likely confirm the end of the era of ultra-low interest rates in Australia and the possibility of an interest rate hike as early as next week.

April 28, 2022 04:38 PM
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Who is Olaf Scholz? A look at the Social Democratic Party leader

Next week Germany goes the polls to vote in its new parliament, which means a new German Chancellor will be taking the helm. The current favourite is the Social Democratic Party leader Olaf Scholz. Who is he and what could Germany look like with him in charge?

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September 23, 2021 09:30 PM

Canadian election: Liberals fail to secure majority: USD/CAD; AUD/CAD

Trudeau’s efforts to secure a majority went unnoticed as voters kept things the same

September 22, 2021 02:28 AM
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How will German elections impact major German stocks like SAP, Volkswagen, and Siemens? Three scenarios to watch

Below, we explore the possible implications for major German stocks under coalitions led by each of the three main parties...

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September 21, 2021 08:37 PM
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How will German elections impact the Eurostoxx 50? Three scenarios to watch

With a marginal, but growing lead in the polls as we go to press, a coalition led by the center-left SPD is the most likely scenario...what does that mean for the Eurostoxx 50?

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September 15, 2021 07:38 PM

Canadian election preview: AUD/CAD in focus as Liberals cling to a tiny lead

The most likely scenario is a minority government, meaning that the winning party will have to collaborate with other parties to reach a consensus about new policies...

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September 14, 2021 09:07 PM
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How will German elections impact the DAX? Three scenarios to watch

Below, we explore the possible implications for the DAX under coalitions led by each of the three leading parties...

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September 9, 2021 07:58 PM

Bank of Canada Preview: Will the BOC taper?

When the BOC meets on Wednesday, they may consider a delay in tapering

September 2, 2021 10:11 PM
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How will German election impact the euro? 3 scenarios to watch

In the lead up to the hotly-contested election, we’ll share a series of articles analyzing how major markets may react under different scenarios, starting with today’s look at the euro...

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September 1, 2021 09:25 PM
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European Open: GBP Higher Overnight Following Weekend Elections

The British pound was the strongest major overnight following the weekend’s elections in Scotland.

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How to trade the German election 2021

On September 26 2021, Germany will go to the polls to elect its next federal parliament. Learn how to trade the next German election with our huge range of markets.

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May 7, 2021 03:00 PM
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EUR/USD on edge ahead of Georgia Senate runoff elections

It’s shaping up to be a close race that could have dramatic market implications...

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January 5, 2021 12:49 AM
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How High Can Marijuana Stocks Get on Biden Presidency?

There will likely be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on volatility in both directions in the weeks and months to come...

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November 11, 2020 09:00 PM

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The S&P 500 Rallies To a New Record High After Joe Biden Declares Victory

Big earnings releases this week include DHI, APD, DIS and CSCO.

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November 9, 2020 10:25 PM
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Biden Has Officially Won – What’s Next for Traders?

We can look at the moves we’ve seen since election night as a harbinger of the short-term trends to expect in the coming days and weeks

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November 7, 2020 11:24 PM
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Election 2020: Key Outstanding States to Watch and What the Market Reaction Means

With no clear answer on election night, see the timelines for key states and our interpretation of the market's reaction

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November 4, 2020 09:55 PM
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No Clear Winner Yet Except For The Nasdaq

Still no winner but the Nasdaq futures are surging

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November 4, 2020 04:54 PM
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LIVE BLOG: 2020 Election Results and Analysis

Be sure to refresh this page throughout the election to get the latest insights from our global analyst team!

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November 4, 2020 01:21 PM
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Election 2020: Links to Review ALL of Our Election Analysis

See our full suite of election-focused articles to prepare for our Election Night Live Blog!

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November 2, 2020 11:52 PM