What does the current volatility mean for energy transition investing? April 5, 2022 | City Talk The driving forces behind the energy transition remain as strong as ever and the current market volatility has only enhanced these trends. There is a lot going on in the financial markets right now. Meaningful inflation has returned for the first time in decades. Supply chains everywhere continue to be disrupted. Geopolitical and social tensions [...]
1 Minute Market Rundown – 4th April 2022 April 4, 2022 | City Talk Russia – UkraineETH and SOL outperformingFed mind in focusS&P tops out March proved to be another strong month for employment data with the headline number inline and unemployment ticking lower. The tight labour market has reaffirmed the hawks’ calls for a 50bps hike in May by the FED. Of the remaining 6 meetings for the [...]
Gold holds up amid looming fears of recession April 4, 2022 Gold prices have stabilised as fears of a recession mount, with continued geopolitical tensions and the growing expectations of an interest rate hike.
Lithuania puts pressure on EU with import ban on Russian natural gas April 3, 2022 Lithuania has become the first European nation to stop importing Russian natural gas to meet its domestic consumption needs.
Which FTSE 100 stocks should you keep an eye on? April 1, 2022 | City Talk Despite the FTSE 100 rising last month, rising issues could cause them to fall in April. But some may resist the trend. BAE Systems (LON:BA) BAE Systems shares are up 30% to 722p year-to-date, after it was boosted by sentiment over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and encouraging full-year results which saw sales grow by 5% to [...]
1 Minute Market Rundown – 1st April 2022 April 1, 2022 | City Talk Russia – UkraineQ1 finally behind usCrypto consolidates Well we can finally put Q1 behind us. A war few expected to happen, nominal yields had a move not often seen, oil soaring and stocks…well that’s a bit more mixed as looking at the S&P performance on the quarter you would be forgiven if you forgot how [...]
Oil prices plunge as US weighs up release of strategic reserves March 31, 2022 Oil prices fell heavily this morning, following reports the US is considering the release of up to 180m barrels.
Q&A: will the gold price surge continue? March 31, 2022 | City Talk James Luke explains the effect that Russian sanctions and Fed rate rises are having on gold, and what may lie ahead for the precious metal. Gold prices have been on an upward trend since mid-January, accelerating sharply upon Russia’s shocking invasion of Ukraine towards the end of February as investors flocked to perceived safe haven [...]
Oil prices recover as Russia demands rouble requirements for gas payments March 30, 2022 Oil prices have rebounded nearly four per cent on both major benchmarks, as the economic conflict between the West and the Kremlin escalated.
1 Minute Market Rundown – 30th March 2022 March 30, 2022 | City Talk Russia – Ukraine de-escalation?Asian Stocks higherCrypto consolidates Risk continues to trade firm overnight and this morning as the market begins to see the path of least resistance as a de-escalation in geopolitical risks from the Ukraine invasion. It would take a brave person to say we are completely out of the woods but it is [...]