Europe set to open higher as Bank of Japan keeps policy unchanged March 18, 2022 European and US stocks have continued to recover lost ground this week, despite there being little prospect of a ceasefire, or imminent cessation of hostilities, between Russia and Ukraine. “We did falter a little bit during the European trading session after the Kremlin poured cold water on reports of major progress on peace talks, calling [...]
Gold prices recover despite Federal Reserve rate hike March 17, 2022 Gold prices have surged to $1,941 per ounce despite the US Federal Reserve increasing interest rates by 25 basis points.
1 Minute Market Rundown – 17th March 2022 March 17, 2022 | City Talk Russia – UkraineRisk sentiment improvesFed delivers So there were two big talking points yesterday. Firstly, Chinese authorities decided enough was enough and stepped in to prop up domestic equity markets. They pledged to keep capital markets stable, support oversea stock listings and confirming that regulation of big tech will end soon. Unsurprisingly, Asian stocks saw [...]
The Rise of Digital Securities March 17, 2022 | City Talk In 2021 the modern economic landscape is already beginning to shift. The growth of cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance (DeFi) has been a part of the discussion for years, but the reality of how it will impact securities trading is finally being realised. An increasing number of securities are now digitised in a variety of sectors, [...]
How Blockchain Can Take the Finance Industry Beyond APIs March 17, 2022 | City Talk Have you got an API for that? In the developing world of fintech, many platforms are based around Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These APIs are essential for offering one’s services to clients who wish to consume machine to machine rather than through your website. They have become the next big thing after delivering your services [...]
Can NFTs Increase Efficiency in Trade Finance? March 17, 2022 | City Talk Synopsis: How the traditional processes of trade finance can be streamlined through the use of NFTs. From original works of art to providing proof of ownership to almost any physical asset imaginable, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are fast emerging from their niche in the crypto sector to find a visible and important position in the global [...]
Oil prices dip below $100 per barrel as Ukraine-Russia draw up neutrality plan March 16, 2022 Brent Crude prices plunged below $100 again today amid reports Russia and Ukraine have made progress on a 15-point peace plan.
IEA warns of supply deficits with Russian oil isolated from global markets March 16, 2022 The world is set for a supply deficit of 700,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of this year, according to the IEA.
Retail investors spooked as equity sell-off continues March 16, 2022 Retail investors have shunned US stocks in the past week as a bargain-hunting frenzy began to falter amid a continuing slide in equity markets.
What is the outlook for UK dividends in a less certain world? March 16, 2022 | City Talk Russia’s invasion of Ukraine looks set to exacerbate economic trends which had already been influencing markets. Amid the uncertainty, experienced investors Sue Noffke and Graham Ashby give their views on the outlook for UK dividends. Investors had already been viewing markets in a more cautionary manner, even before Russian troops amassed on the border with [...]