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Markets in waiting mode

Thursday, 9 March 2017, 09:42 Last update: about 10 years ago

European markets struggled for direction and were little changed during Wednesday’s trading session.Banking stocks led the way with gains on expectations of an interest rate hike in the US next...

Not a good start

Tuesday, 7 March 2017, 09:41 Last update: about 10 years ago

Marred by geo-political tensions, risk appetite was in short supply as trading got underway this week The incumbent accusing his predecessor of wire-tapping his former headquarters and North...

We are live

Monday, 6 March 2017, 12:47 Last update: about 10 years ago

Janet Yellen said little to dispel expectations of a rate hike in the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. “The Federal Open Market Committee will evaluate whether employment and inflation are...

Oh Snap!

Friday, 3 March 2017, 12:43 Last update: about 10 years ago

Global markets were little changed on Thursday as investors took a breather after a strong rally on Wall Street that following President Donald Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress during...

35 days later…

Thursday, 2 March 2017, 12:58 Last update: about 10 years ago

Global markets continue to outdo themselves, and posted fresh records during Wednesday’s trading session. Investors in Europe focused on earnings and fresh data releases, while digesting...

Markets in waiting mode

Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 12:08 Last update: about 10 years ago

On Tuesday, European markets opened mixed but finished the day slightly in the green, with U.S. markets on a flat note waiting for market reaction afterPresident Donald Trump's address to Congress....

Guess who’s back?

Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 10:37 Last update: about 10 years ago

Everybody’s first phone is officially back on the market, and while looks are somewhat different compared to the original Nokia 3310 it should be able to deliver on its biggest selling point...

Ten years and it still hurts

Monday, 27 February 2017, 10:58 Last update: about 10 years ago

Today the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is still owned by taxpayers and ruled by regulators. After the latest financial results, the risk of further self-harm increases with revenue falling and...

Markets caught in limbo

Friday, 24 February 2017, 09:38 Last update: about 10 years ago

World stocks held near record highs on Thursday, after minutes of the latest US Federal Reserve meeting showed policymakers are in no rush to raise interest rates. Europe was mostly in the red by...

Stellar Europe

Thursday, 23 February 2017, 12:02 Last update: about 10 years ago

European markets marched in positive territory on Wednesday, extending yesterday’s close at a 14-month high. There were plenty of key earnings reports to keep investors happy, while further...

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