Brexit latest update – more indecision EU defer extension decision 25th October 2019 EU defer decision on extension length as UK PM Boris Johnson puts forward plan for December election. European Union members agreed in principle a Brexit delay – but deferred a decision on the length of the extensionRead More →
Deal breakthrough? If the markets are anything to go by and with investor sentiment so high today – a U.S. – China trade deal breakthrough has to be more likely now than ever? Positive news is in abundance right now and the markets are lapping it up. Brexit deal andRead More →
U.S. – China trade talks – a week of ups and downs 10th October 2019 Volatility Overnight volatility hit the markets as a report cast some doubt over the U.S. – China trade talks, suggesting the Chinese delegation may pack up early and cut short the talks – this causedRead More →
Lets talk Where now for trade talks? The market is heavily preoccupied with the upcoming U.S. – China trade talks due to resume on 10th October in Washington. Every little nuance pushes the market. The tiniest whisper to an explosive news piece can dramatically move markets. So, where now forRead More →
Market moving news FTSE 100 up What’s going on in the markets today? FTSE 100 up at midday to: 7440 Friday adding to the 60 point gain achieved yesterday. Dow dropped back yesterday to close down at: 26891 with futures now pointing to open up around 70 points. China industrialRead More →
Trump impeachment proceedings launched by the democrats Market moving news in brief On 25th September 2019 – reports stated that Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives announced that the U.S. Democratic Party had begun a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump – reportedly over allegations thatRead More →
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is fast closing in on 27000 Can these recent stellar performances by the DOW, S&P 500 and NASDAQ continue? Is the U.S. stock market about to make an indignant stage exit? Are we at an interval or the finale? I just can’t help but thinkRead More →