The cheapest stocks in the cheapest market: UK small caps set to shine with earnings growth April 16, 2024 The smaller companies in the UK have had a rough time of it recently, with the FTSE Smallcap index down 8.4 per cent over the last two years, compared to a rise of around four per cent for the FTSE 100.
FTSE 100 today: London shares to open lower amid fading US rate cut hopes, Middle East tensions April 16, 2024 Asian stocks faltered after Wall Street's tech slump, while oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions. China's Q1 GDP soared at 5.3 per cent, yet March's new home prices plummeted. Additionally, the yen hit its lowest level since 1990. Eyes are now on the UK employment data and Fed Chair Powell's speech.
China’s Q1 GDP exceeds expectations amid policy support, but all is not well April 16, 2024 China's economy surged by an impressive 5.3% in the first quarter, surpassing market forecasts and sparking optimism for a revival in manufacturing.
Equity markets shrug off geopolitical concerns after Iranian strikes April 15, 2024 Equity and commodity markets largely shrugged off geopolitical concerns following Iran's unprecedented drone strikes on Israel over the weekend.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for lower start amid Middle East geopolitical turmoil April 15, 2024 Asian stocks fell amidst Middle East tensions post Iran's attack on Israel, while gold rose as a safe haven. Oil and Bitcoin saw declines. Investors are watching UK CPI, US retail sales, and earnings from Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Blackstone, American Express, and Netflix.
Happy hour: Green shoots for fine wine with ‘normalisation of demand’ after Covid April 14, 2024 The industry benchmark, the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100, rose by 0.4 per cent in March, the first rise in 12 months.
FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight April 12, 2024 Asian stocks remain quiet, gold hits new highs, and oil prices climb. Amazon reaches a record peak, while Fed officials remain wary of rate cuts. Focus now turns to Q1 earnings, the UK monthly GDP for February, and the preliminary US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open red as odds of Fed rate cut dwindle after hot US inflation April 11, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's slide amid global interest rate concerns. The yen dipped below ¥153 against the dollar, reflecting market unease, while Chinese inflation edged up in March. Investors scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The focus is on the European Central Bank's policy decision and US producer price data.
China’s consumer inflation dips below expectations in March, calls grow for policy stimulus April 11, 2024 China's consumer prices rose slightly in March compared to the previous year but didn't meet economists' expectations, revealing ongoing challenges in stimulating domestic demand for the world's No. 2 economy.
FTSE 100: Investors should increase their exposure says Barclays April 10, 2024 Equity markets have been on a strong run over the past year or so, with tech firms in particular driving a large part of the gains.