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European markets are taking on a more constructive tone in early trade today, with the recent optimism around a more hesitant central bank outlook helping drive gains. While Western sentiment appears to be driven by rate hold prospects, Asian markets are experiencing a more turbulent time as concerns around China roll on. The recent stream […]

Markets throughout Asia and Europe have maintained the positive outlook set by US yesterday, with big tech leading the way in response to a deterioration in the JOLTS employment survey. A collapse in job openings, coupled with a move lower in consumer confidence raises fears but lifted stocks thanks to a ‘bad news is good […]

Asian markets have maintained the positive tone established on Monday, with Chinese stocks moving sharply higher once again. That optimism comes off the back of a raft of measures announced on Sunday, which include halving the stamp duty on stocks, reducing the minimum margin ratio on securities, and cutting stock trading commissions. However, the desire […]

The Nvidia-led AI boost appears to have been short-lived, with the Nasdaq leading US markets sharply lower yesterday. Instead, the narrative now shifts toward the ongoing Jackson Hole symposium, with appearances from a number of central bank Governors bringing potential volatility as we close out the week. Overnight inflation data out of Japan saw the […]