FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to mirror global rally, focus on BOE policy decision March 21, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, spurred by the US Federal Reserve's maintained rate-cut plans, while gold hit record highs. New Zealand entered technical recession. Now, attention is on the Bank of England's policy decision, especially any signs of increased talks about potential rate cuts.
FTSE 100 today: Inflation data and US Fed policy decision to set footsie’s course March 20, 2024 Asia's markets were mixed, while China’s central bank maintained steady loan prime rates. The rally of Bitcoin and Ether takes a breather. Investors focus on UK inflation data and the upcoming US Federal Reserve meeting for insights on future interest rate policies.
Bank of Japan scraps negative rate policy in first hike since 2007 March 19, 2024 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has delivered a seismic announcement, slamming the brakes on its negative interest rate policy—a bold departure from its long-standing stimulus measures.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for quiet kickoff ahead of data-heavy week March 19, 2024 Markets saw volatility as Japanese stocks fluctuated following the Bank of Japan's decision to scrap negative interest rates, leading to a weaker yen. Meanwhile, Australia's central bank maintained rates at 4.5 per cent, with focus shifting to upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 18, 2024 Asian shares climb on strong Chinese data, while oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Vladimir Putin wins 88 per cent of votes in an election devoid of opposition candidates. Major central banks take centre stage this week with pivotal decisions ahead.
China’s economic activity starts strong in 2024, though property market remains a challenge March 18, 2024 China's industrial output and retail sales surpassed expectations in early 2024, offering policymakers a needed lift amid a lingering property market downturn.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower amid global weakness, Wall Street tech decline March 15, 2024 Asian stock markets faced downward pressure due to a tech-driven slide, while Bitcoin plummeted by 4%. Chinese home prices dropped amid a worsening property market, with the PBOC maintaining key rates unchanged. Investors are now eyeing upcoming U.S. data releases for economic insights.
China’s housing crisis: Chinese home prices fall in February as property woes deepen March 15, 2024 China's housing market displayed continued weakness in February, with new home prices declining for the eighth consecutive month, according to official data released on Friday.
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? March 14, 2024 Asia markets were mixed as the previous Wall Street rally begins to fade, while oil prices climb following Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries. Focus now shifts to key US economic data releases, including producer prices and retail sales figures.
