Moving Markets

Japanese PM Ishiba’s gamble to call a snap election backfired yesterday, as Japan’s ruling party lost its majority in a general election amid political scandals and soaring inflation. The Japanese yen is plunging and stocks are surging on the news. As investors turn their attention to a busy, data-packed week ahead, Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, offers an update on the markets from a...

Positive earnings surprises in the eurozone weren't enough to lift its major equity indices significantly, as economic data disappointed yesterday. Tesla had its best day since 2013 after a positive earnings release. US stock indices are in a wait-and-see mode ahead of some big earnings releases, starting with Amazon after the close today. Newmont Mining plunged as the gold miner struggles to keep...

US stock markets experienced a downturn, with all major indices posting significant losses. Consumer discretionary stocks felt the brunt of the decline, led by disappointing performances from Coca-Cola and McDonald's. Meanwhile, the tech sector faced pressure ahead of the highly anticipated earnings report from Tesla, the first set of Q3 results from the ‘Magnificent 7’, which were released after...

US stocks saw their first back-to-back drop in six weeks yesterday as traders weighed the prospects of a slower pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Meanwhile, gold posted another new record high on geopolitical concerns. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed Income Research, shares his thoughts on the recent steep rise in US Treasury yields. And Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy, provides an update on...

As investors grapple with the implications of an ‘earnings yield inversion’, where the S&P 500 Index yields more than 10-year US Treasuries, US equities took a breather yesterday from last week’s gains. Meanwhile, Asia is seeing its busiest IPO week in more than two years, a key test of market risk appetite. With the US election just two weeks away and US politics increasingly in the headlines...

Markets experienced a wild ride last week, with mixed earnings reports, shifting sentiment on China, and monetary policy moves. Despite volatility, the S&P 500 closed at an all-time high, while gold hit a new record high. This week, investors will watch global flash PMIs, corporate earnings, and sentiment indicators for direction. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, explains why silver...

US economic data showed a mixed picture and the S&P 500 ended the day flat. Weakness in healthcare insurance names was offset by gains in financials and semiconductors. The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points, as expected, with eurozone stocks rising. The Swiss Market Index also gained, led by Nestle as it unveiled a corporate realignment. China shares are ending a volatile week higher,...

US stocks soared on strong earnings reports, with small caps leading the charge. Could this be a sign of a broader market rally? Meanwhile, European markets saw a mixed bag, with luxury stocks feeling the pinch. Our expert guest, Carsten Menke, Head of Next Generation Research, shares his insights on why a potential correction in the gold price could be a buying opportunity. Tune in for analysis a...

Global equities fell after weak orders and a disappointing guidance from chipmaker ASML dragged down the entire tech sector, wiping USD 420 billion off the sector’s market capitalisation. Energy companies were hit by falling oil prices after the Washington Post reported that Israel has no plans to target Iran’s oil facilities. US banks continued to report solid earnings. Dario Messi, Head of Fixed...

US equities rose to new highs yesterday, led by a strong performance from information technology and semiconductor stocks. As the earnings season continues, investors are closely watching corporate reports for signs of growth and momentum. Meanwhile, European governments are making waves with investment and tax plans, while China's stimulus efforts continue to shape the Asian landscape. In this ep...

Global equities bounced back on Friday, buoyed by strong earnings reports from leading US banks. The S&P 500 wrapped up the week at a fresh all-time high. Meanwhile, Chinese equities started the week on a mixed note after news on China's fiscal stimulus was light on details. With a plethora of company reports, US retail sales data, and the ECB rate decision on the horizon, this week is shaping...

Yesterday’s biggest economic story was the US inflation data for September, which showed a slight rise in prices, leaving investors to wonder whether the Fed will opt for a smaller rate cut – or none at all – at its next meeting in November. Meanwhile in Europe, the French government unveiled its budget plan for next year in an attempt to tackle the country’s large public debt and restore investor...

The S&P 500 has reached yet another all-time high, marking its 44th record close this year. As investors await key inflation data, US Treasury yields are rising in tandem with stocks, fueling speculation about a 'no landing' scenario. In this episode, we're joined by two expert guests: Norbert Rücker, Head of Economics and Next Generation Research, who shares his insights on the latest commodi...

Global markets saw divergent trends, with European stocks struggling due to a falling oil price and high China exposure, while US markets saw a broad-based rally driven by positive tech sector news. Bond yields steadied, and investors await the release of the FOMC minutes for insights into the Fed's next move. Chinese stocks continue to pull back from their post-holiday opening highs yesterday. Ma...

US stocks fell due to concerns about the Middle East, a fall in large-cap tech stocks (except Nvidia), and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts following a strong US labour market. Oil prices rose above USD 80 a barrel on Middle East concerns, but then fell back due to lack of new stimulus measures announced by China. The USD strengthened to a 7-week high against major currencies, while gol...

At the end of a turbulent week in markets, Friday’s September US jobs report surprised to the upside, helping stocks to close up on the week. US stocks remain close to their all-time highs as traders bet that the Federal Reserve will be able to engineer a soft landing. Mensur Pocinci, Head of Technical Analysis, offers an update on the markets from a technical perspective and shares his outlook fo...

Ahead of US non-farm payrolls data due out later today, and following the latest developments in the Middle East, European and US stock markets closed lower yesterday. Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea, however, had a positive session as mainland China continued to enjoy the Golden Week holiday. Tim Gagie, Head of FX & PM Solutions Geneva, provided his weekly update on what to watch in the curr...

Global markets were mixed yesterday as geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran offset investor optimism driven by central bank easing. This was also reflected in US and European equities, which were little changed on the day. The USD gained on strong employment figures and safe-haven demand. OpenAI raised USD 6.6 billion in funding, valuing the company at USD 157 billion, and Nvidia shares r...

Financial markets have calmed a little after investors seeking safe havens drove stocks and government bond yields lower and gold, oil, the US dollar and the Swiss franc higher. Iran’s attack on Israel has been left unanswered by Israel so far, so markets remain on tenterhooks – they hope for ‘more barking rather than biting’ for now. Mathieu Racheter, Head of Equity Strategy, shares his fundament...

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones stock indices climbed to fresh new highs yesterday after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that he foresees two more rate cuts of 25 basis points this year following fresh data underlining sustained economic growth and robust consumer spending. Meanwhile, Chinese stocks yesterday posted their biggest daily gains in 16 years as Beijing’s latest stimulus packa...

China's massive stimulus package has boosted markets, sending the CSI 300 index to a gain of 15.7% last week. This has also lifted export-oriented European equities and industrial metals. Meanwhile, inflation data came in below expectations, and investors await key releases this week, including the US jobs report and eurozone inflation data. Markus Wachter from our Technical Analysis team is also...

Global markets rallied, with the S&P 500 and Euro Stoxx 600 hitting all-time highs. China's promise of fiscal stimulus lifts the Hang Seng Index by well over 2% today, its best weekly gain since 2007. ECB rate cut expectations rise after comments from ECB member Isabel Schnabel. Swatch shares jump on speculation that the company may be taken private. The Swiss National Bank cuts its benchmark...

China’s latest stimulus failed to ripple beyond Asian markets on Wednesday with US and European stocks broadly lower as investors pondered central banks’ path of rate cuts and digested housing-market data. Our Head of Research in Hong Kong, Richard Tang, shares his take on the latest policy measures in China and talks about why he thinks Chinese equity markets should continue to do well, while Nor...

The biggest story in the markets remains China’s massive stimulus efforts, which have not only lifted Chinese equities but also had a spillover effect on European and US equities, particularly those that stand to benefit from a Chinese economic recovery. Despite some lacklustre economic indicators – including waning consumer confidence in the US, declining business sentiment in Germany and rising...

Chinese authorities this morning unleashed a package of monetary policy stimulus measures and property market support to help revive the country’s struggling economy, which continues to battle with deflationary pressures and is in danger of missing this year's growth target. Meanwhile, US equities built further on last week's gains yesterday, with the S&P 500 index reaching a fresh closing hig...