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The earnings reports from Wall Street’s biggest banks are poised to get even more scrutiny than usual this week, as the US government shutdown leaves investors desperate for a fresh read on the economy. With the impasse in Washington threatening to delay crucial data on US employment and more for a third week, market watchers…
The most widely followed gauge of market fear and uncertainty was tumbling on Monday, after President Donald Trump struck a more conciliatory tone on China. The Cboe Volatility Index, or VIX, slid by about 2 points to 19.5 in early trading. Any reading of below 20 tends to indicate relatively low volatility. “Don’t worry about…
European stock markets have edged higher and cryptocurrencies rebounded amid signs that a new front in the US-China trade war may not be a severe as first feared. Tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated again on Friday and over the weekend, as Donald Trump threatened to impose additional US tariffs of 100% on China starting…
The big story on Friday was Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, a move that sent global markets tumbling — with crypto assets hit particularly hard. Over the weekend, however, the focus shifted as Trump walked back his remarks, softening his tone after Beijing issued firm statements vowing…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s TACO time, again. At least, investors are hoping the latest sound and fury from President Trump on tariffs will signify little in the end. After all, he struck a different tone on social media over the weekend. “Don’t worry about…
Asia market update: CN-Trump climb-down on threats sees 50% bounce back for US equity FUTs; JP holiday as Asia stocks fall on tensions. Recapping Friday and weekend China-US events – National Security concerns “trumped” trade as sky-high markets sold off amid US-CN trade war re-conflagration. [** For a chronological breakdown on the CN-US events Thurs…
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature One of Europe’s biggest farm machinery firms halts US exports over ‘hidden’ tariffs One of Europe’s biggest farm machinery companies, Krone, has been forced to pause exports of large equipment to the US because of “alarming” and little-known new tariffs that…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It’s TACO time, again. At least, investors are hoping the latest sound and fury from President Trump on tariffs will signify little in the end. After all, he struck a different tone on social media over the weekend. “Don’t worry about…
Paragon’s hope of remaining Australia’s top equity fund received a huge boost in September after its long-short strategy rode the blistering rally in precious metals to a mammoth 36 per cent return. The commodity-focused hedge fund topped Morningstar’s list of the country’s best stock-pickers for the 2025 financial year, achieving the rare feat of doubling…
The S&P 500 has reached multiple record highs this year. The S&P 500 has been roaring higher, registering gains of 24% and 23%, respectively, over 2023 and 2024, and right now heading for a new double-digit annual increase. The famous benchmark even reached record levels in recent days, reinforcing the strength of the current bull…