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Euro zone break-up fears back on the table with Italy expected to reject reforms
November 16th, 2016
The impact of a “no” vote in the upcoming Italian referendum could be far more serious for Europe than Italy, according to analysts, who believe it would form part of the same underlying force as Brexit and the U.S. election victory ...
Most Markets Tumbled Last Week, But US Stocks Surged
November 15th, 2016
Last week’s election of Donald Trump triggered widespread selling in global markets, based on ETF proxies representing the major asset classes. US equities bucked the trend with a strong gain for the five trading days through Oct. 11. Stock ...
Coffee, corn tempt hedge funds to extend bullish ags spree
November 15th, 2016
Hedge funds lifted their bullish positioning in ags to the highest in four months, fuelled by a record-high net long in coffee, and a sharp cut in bearish bets on corn – which could create potential for fresh selling. ...
Emerging markets downside continues as US yields spike
November 15th, 2016
Surging US bond yields and a stronger dollar have added to the pressure on emerging markets (EM) which are among the hardest-hit since Donald Trump’s US election win. The US currency hit a nine-month peak in Asia on Monday, ...
Dollar climbs as U.S. yields spike; Asia shares divided
November 14th, 2016
The U.S. dollar hit a nine-month peak in Asia on Monday as the risk of faster domestic inflation and wider budget deficits sent Treasury yields ever higher, a painful mix for assets in many emerging market countries. The reflation trade saw ...
European stocks edged higher Friday
November 11th, 2016
European stocks edged higher Friday, continuing the upward trajectory that followed Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, as bond yields continued to climb. The index was up 0.18% in morning trading. Utilities and auto stocks led Europe’s equity market sectors, rising ...
The pound just rose above $1.26 as riots hit the US – and the FTSE 100 falls
November 11th, 2016
The pound jumped above $1.26 this morning for the first time since the so-called flash crash back in October, after riots in the US sent the dollar lower. Sterling strengthened against both the dollar and the euro, rising 0.6 ...
Oil prices dipped on Thursday
November 10th, 2016
Oil dips on rising crude inventories after Trump’s shock victory Oil prices dipped on Thursday, pulled down by rising U.S. crude inventories and as markets tried to interpret U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s surprise victory. U.S. crude stocks rose by ...
Wall St. set to open little changed on election day
November 8th, 2016
Wall Street looked set to open little changed on Election Day as Americans headed to vote for their next president, with the odds currently favoring Democrat nominee Hillary Clinton. Clinton has a 90 percent chance of defeating Republican nominee ...
European Stocks Set For Cautious Start As US Election Looms
November 8th, 2016
European stocks are likely to open higher on Tuesday, although gains are likely to remain modest ahead of the U.S. presidential election. Roughly 120 million Americans will cast their votes today to determine whether Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary ...
