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The FTSE 100 has pushed sharply higher in early trade, as traders take on a more constructive tone following yesterday’s US CPI fuelled sell-off. However, today it was the turn of the UK to highlight their more realistic pathway back down to target, with a -0.6% decline on monthly CPI lifting hope that we will […]

European markets are trading in the red this morning, with the optimism exhibited throughout the Asian session failing to carry through into the West. The Nikkei 225 continues to enjoy a year to remember, with the latest 2% rise taking the index up into a fresh 34-year high of 38,000. Nonetheless, the Lunar New Year […]

Mainland European indices are leading the way in early trade, with the FTSE 100 trailing thanks in part to declines from the heavyweights AstraZeneca and Rolls-Royce. Today marks the beginning of a week that looks set to be dominated by UK-related economic news, as traders gear up for the release of employment Inflation, GDP, and […]

European markets are largely flat in early trade as we look to close out the week that has seen the S&P 500 hit 5000 (record high) and the Nikkei reach 37k (34 year high). Today sees things slow down after a week that has seen yet another prominent role played by earnings, with Arm Holdings […]

A strong start for European indices, with equities seeking to follow their US counterparts higher. The DAX looks to continue its period of strength, with investors hoping to see another push into fresh highs after the index reached fresh levels on the expectation of a swift pivot from the ECB despite commentary indicating a more […]

European stocks are drifting lower in early trade today, with markets continuing to adjust to a progressively less dovish outlook for US monetary policy in the year ahead. The past month has seen a repricing away from the previously speculated 6-7 cuts in 2024, starting in March. While markets are now looking for five rate […]