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Treasury yields fall as stocks surge

Friday, 5 May 2017, 09:23 Last update: about 10 years ago

European Markets   European markets were all in the green on Thursday as the German, French and U.K. markets all rose 0.71%, 1.12% and 0.08% respectively. This comes on the heels of the...

It’s all about Apple

Thursday, 4 May 2017, 10:39 Last update: about 10 years ago

Global stocks retreated from record highs on Wednesday as Apple's earnings were comprehensively disappointing, and the dollar strengthened as investors waited patiently to hear the Federal Reserve's...

European markets rise higher

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, 10:14 Last update: about 10 years ago

European Markets   European markets were up during Tuesday’s trading session as the FTSE 100, CAC 40 and the DAX were up 0.5%, 0.59% and 0.42% respectively. Markets seem to be...

The week ahead

Tuesday, 2 May 2017, 10:07 Last update: about 10 years ago

Last week’s Recap The relief from the outcome of the French elections first round, helped investors open their hands and pour around $2.4 billion into European Equities in the week through...

European markets dip as ECB holds still

Friday, 28 April 2017, 09:23 Last update: about 10 years ago

European Markets   European markets closed in the red on Thursday as the biggest loser was the FTSE 100 as it lost 0.71%, while the German and French market both lost 0.23% and 0.31%...

Corporate earnings and US tax plans in focus

Thursday, 27 April 2017, 09:43 Last update: about 10 years ago

On Wednesday European indexes finished in the green area, as markets analysed a raft of corporate earnings reports, most of which beat analysts’ expectations. The FTSE 100 closed 0.18% in the...

Strong earnings lift markets

Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 10:10 Last update: about 10 years ago

Global markets posted record highs during Tuesday’s session as investors expressed relief at centrist Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the first round of the French presidential election, and...

French election positively impacts markets

Tuesday, 25 April 2017, 10:32 Last update: about 10 years ago

European markets all closed positively on Monday following the outcome of the French Presidential election as Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen emerged as the two frontrunners. The French market,...

The week ahead

Monday, 24 April 2017, 12:26 Last update: about 10 years ago

The week ahead is set to be a hectic one following last weekend’s first round voting of the French presidential election. Emmanuel Macron, a former banker and economy minister, and Marine Le...

The comeback is on!

Friday, 21 April 2017, 09:23 Last update: about 10 years ago

Global stocks eked out small gains in a choppy trading session on Thursday, as investors resisted placing any risky bets ahead of the first round of the French presidential election over the weekend....

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