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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 […]

The FTSE 100 is out at the front of the pack this morning, with a 6% surge for BP helping the index gain ground despite wider market concerns. We also saw the UK buck the trend seen on mainland Europe this morning, with a welcome rebound in the construction PMI bringing a five-month high of […]

European markets have kicked off the week on an uncertain footing, as traders weigh up the fallout from a week that ended with a dramatic surge in payrolls. Weekend commentary from Jay Powell sought to reign in expectations once again, with the US dollar rising into a seven-week high as a result. Coming off the […]

European markets are enjoying an upbeat end to the week, with Amazon and Facebook earnings helping to drive a risk-on period following jitters earlier in the week. Today sees the US jobs report provide the final hurdle for traders to overcome, although the scope for any meaningful shift in market expectations from the FOMC is […]