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Global markets were mixed overnight in what was a quiet night in terms of news flow. The US market continues to drift as it hovers near record highs. As we mentioned last week, global markets have been remarkably calm of late, with the VIX (a measure of

Global markets were little changed overnight as volatility remains subdued. A rebound in the oil price saw the energy sector make gains while investors digested a weak batch of US corporate earnings and news that Trump has dismissed the FBI chief.

Global markets were mixed overnight as the US market sold off but did manage to pare losses over the day. US stocks fell as worse than expected sales at Macy’s and Kohl’s sparked a sell-off across department stores, and Snapchat shares plunged as it repor

Global markets were mixed on Friday, with the US market ending slightly lower as Technology stocks were once again the bright spot. The outlook for the price of oil is back in the headlines in recent times, with oil notching its first weekly gain in a m

Global stock markets were higher on Friday and there were a number of developments over the weekend. In terms of the US markets, the S&P 500 market index reached a new record high close, as energy stocks bounced back along with oil prices.

Global stock markets were higher post the weekend’s French elections. The 2 front-runners, far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election, triggering a runoff on May 7 between two r

Global stock markets were lower last Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions sapped investor risk appetite. We would not expect political risks to fade with the important French Presidential election set to take place this weekend (23rd of April). We hav

Global stock markets were lower overnight, as rising geopolitical tensions between the US and North Korea put investor sentiment to the test. While stocks were lower, the “risk-off” mood saw safe havens such as gold and the Japanese Yen rally.

Global stock markets slipped on the first day of the quarter and overall markets appear to be struggling to find a clear direction.   Looking ahead to the second quarter of 2017, analyst and investor focus is turning to whether political developments will