Shares market

It was a banner year for stocks and the last time the S&P 500 rallied by this much over a two-year period, the index continued with a strong outing in 1999.

It was a banner year for stocks and the last time the S&P 500 rallied by this much the index continued with a strong outing in 1999.

DAX falls as inflation rises & SAP drops. FTSE falls after disappointing China trade data.

Earnings from Broadcom and GameStop are in focus while Bitcoin-related stocks are also likely to remain under the spotlight as BTC hovers around 100k.

EUR/USD falls amid French political uncertainty, FTSE inches higher after strong Chinese manufacturing data, but UK data disappoints.

NVDA has “beat” analyst estimates for earnings in seven of the last eight quarters by an overall average of 15%, rising an average of more than 9% in response to those results - what should we expect this time?

EUR/USD falls to a 2024 low ahead of a busy calendar. FTSE holds steady ahead of BoE’s Bailey & US PPI.

As we head into a pivotal week and a half, several high-impact events could shape market direction. Investors are bracing for a series of earnings reports from major companies, often referred to as the "Magnificent 7" stocks, alongside the US monthly jobs report. These, combined with the US election on November 5, represent a series of risk events that could sway investor sentiment and thus impact the Dow forecast.

The S&P 500 has shown resilience, with US stocks rebounding on the back of strong earnings reports today. Positive surprises from major companies, such as Tesla, and strong performances in Europe are helping to stabilise sentiment.

EUR/USD remains below 1.08 ahead of PMI data. FTSE rises ahead of PMI data & after upbeat Barclays results.

On October 30th, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her first Budget of the new Labour government. Here we look at what this might include and how it could impact the markets, looking at the pound as well as specific sectors in the FTSE.

FTSE rises as inflation cools to a 3-year low. EUR/USD falls ahead of tomorrow's ECB rate decision.

From a trading point of view, it’s probably not time to start shorting the market just yet. While caution is always wise, especially after such a strong run, we don’t have a clear bearish signal at the moment. The Nasdaq 100 is already up about 18% from its August low and 11% from its September low. Bulls should stay vigilant, tightening stop losses and watching for any potential shifts in the trend.

EUR/USD falls ahead of FOMC minutes later. FTSE rebounds after yesterday's losses.

US banks kick off Q4 earnings season, with JP Morgan and Wells Fargo reporting. PepsiCo will also report earnings.

EUR/USD edges higher ahead of German inflation data and Fed Chair Powell’s speech, but the FTSE 100 falls after Q2 GDP is revised lower.