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Stocks off lows after dollar, yields collapsed

When bond markets move, investors in other markets always take notice

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S&P on the edge after Powell-inspired drop

Fed Chair sent everything plunging on Tuesday after warning that the central bank could ramp up the pace of rate hikes and could keep a tight policy in place for longer

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S&P’s short squeeze bounce could fade again

I remain doubtful that the markets have bottomed just yet.

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EU markets ease on mixed European PMIs

There were some downside surprises with French and UK services, and German manufacturing, all disappointing expectations

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Index in Focus: Nikkei 225 Index

Will the BoJ act when it meets on Wednesday? Traders aren’t taking any chances and are selling the Nikkei 225 ahead of any surprises.

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Index in Focus: China A50

The markets seem to be willing to look past the bout of Covid raging through China at the moment. As a result, traders see an opportunity to buy stocks.

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Dow hits key level as stocks extend rally

Investors have now digested those hawkish central bank meetings, but what's next?

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S&P digesting market’s (over)reaction to Powell speech

Perhaps the markets were not expecting the Fed Chair to explicitly imply that the FOMC will indeed hike by 50bps in December

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December 1, 2022 10:47 PM
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DAX: China concerns hurt sentiment

More strict mobility curbs were implemented over the weekend

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November 28, 2022 11:00 PM
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Growth concerns replace inflation woes

…But stock markets keep on rising for now.

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Eurozone stocks turn lower as PMIs remain in contraction

Economic activity remains rooted deeply in negative territory, due to the soaring cost of living, rising interest rates and elevated levels of uncertainty.

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Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?

Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?

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Index in Focus: NASDAQ 100?

Is it do-or-die time for the NASDAQ 100?

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DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?

Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...

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October 5, 2022 10:53 PM
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DAX: Was that it for stock market recovery?

Weakness comes after what had otherwise been a rather positive start to the new week and quarter...

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October 5, 2022 10:53 PM
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What’s driving markets higher?

The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.

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October 4, 2022 08:51 PM

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What’s driving markets higher?

The key question for investors in any of these markets is whether the moves will last.

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October 4, 2022 08:51 PM

S&P 500 reaches new lows for 2022

On January 4th the S&P 500 reached a record high of 4820.2. Today, the large cap index made a new low for the year, reaching an intra-day low of 3620.2, a fall of nearly 25% so far this year!

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September 28, 2022 06:06 AM
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Stocks start week positively but optimism could fade

The biggest factor behind these moves is undoubtedly short covering.

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September 12, 2022 09:00 PM
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DAX teetering as Europe’s misery keeps piling up

fears grow that a long cold winter is awaiting Europe

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September 5, 2022 08:57 PM
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Nasdaq slumps as tech sector faces more pain

“Risk off” was written all over the markets today

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September 2, 2022 03:23 AM
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Stocks: Cracks starting to appear after big recovery

The list of worries for investors grow larger...