FTSE 100 today: London markets set for cautious open as U.S. inflation data looms large February 29, 2024 Asia mirrors Wall Street's decline, bitcoin breaches $60,000, and oil prices fall; all eyes are on US PCE inflation data for market direction.
Bitcoin blasts through $63,000; experts predict meteoric rise February 29, 2024 Bitcoin surged beyond $63,000 on Wednesday, marking its highest level in over two years, fuelled by a wave of investment into new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded products.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 28, 2024 Asian markets stalled as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, while the New Zealand central bank maintained interest rates. Bitcoin surged to $57,622, but oil prices fell. Attention now turns to U.S. GDP figures and Federal Reserve speeches.
eBay surges nearly four per cent as earnings beat estimates February 28, 2024 The shares of e-commerce giant eBay surged nearly 4% in extended trading sessions after it exceeded market expectations for both quarterly revenue and profit, largely driven by strong consumer spending during the holiday period.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a cautious start following Wall Street slippage February 27, 2024 Asian markets echo Wall Street caution, with the dollar weakening and Bitcoin surpassing $57,000. Japan's core inflation declines. Investors await pivotal inflation data for market insights and investment decisions.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 26, 2024 Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited inflation data, while oil prices extended their decline. The week ahead promises a flurry of retail and technology earnings reports, offering insights into sector performance and economic trends.
Fed’s preferred inflation measure to show persistent pressure in blow for rate cut hopes February 25, 2024 Persistent inflationary pressures are fuelling fears that the Fed will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates.
Moving markets: Will FTSE 100 ride the Nvidia ‘FOMO’ wave in AI trade today? February 23, 2024 Asian markets rose with Wall Street on Nvidia's AI FOMO. Oil prices fell, and China's new home prices dropped. Investors await Germany's GDP data and StanChart's earnings.
Nvidia surges to record $277b market cap in single day, riding AI ‘FOMO’ wave February 23, 2024 Nvidia, a leading chipmaker, shattered records by achieving the largest single-session market capitalization increase for a publicly listed company.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 22, 2024 Japan's Nikkei achieves record high, Nvidia sees over 9% surge after bell, oil prices climb; Fed exercises caution on rate cuts; attention shifts to UK, eurozone, and U.S. PMIs.