Markets whipsawed overnight as the U.S. – China phase one trade deal came into question. Doubt was cast over the deal after Peter Navarro, trade adviser to President Trump, said the U.S.-China trade deal was over, prompting a sharp fall in stocks. He was quickly forced to retract the statement,Read More →
Data released today 17th January 2020, reports that China’s economy slowed to its slowest pace in 29 years! But it is slowing from a high and a remarkable period of sustained growth. Will a slowing economy affect the Phase One trade deal? If China’s economy is slowing, how does thisRead More →
U.S. stocks all rise to set new records yesterday, 16th. January 2020 The U.S. markets have enjoyed a stellar start to the new year, encouraged by a number of economic factors. Trade deal benefits Signing of the Phase One trade deal has lifted investor sentiment as it met expectations, howeverRead More →
It’s done! U.S and China signed their Phase One trade deal on Wednesday 15th January 2020. And the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq reach new all time highs! The deal in numbers China bought $186 billion of U.S. goods and services in 2017 and now agreed to purchase an ‘additional’Read More →
U.S. President Donald Trump announced 31st December 2019 that he will be signing the U.S. – China Phase One trade deal on 15th January 2020 in Washington. The deal, is expected to reduce tensions between the two countries. The U.S. president said, the treaty would be signed in Washington inRead More →
November 2019 saw U.S. stocks benefit from continued speculation surrounding the possibility of a U.S. – China trade deal. Positive comments such as, ‘trade talks progress’ and ‘we’re close to a deal’, blindly pushed U.S. stocks to all time new highs! The DOW, S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all becameRead 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 →
Market moving daily news roundup – events & news likely to move markets 30th August 2019 Company performance, economic and political events but especially market sentiment will always influence market movement, good or bad. Summary Economic calendar – scheduled news and events 30th August 2019 UK – consumer confidence readingRead More →
Market moving daily news roundup – events & news likely to move markets 28th August 2019 Company performance, economic and political events but especially market sentiment will always influence market movement, good or bad. Summary Economic calendar – scheduled news and events 28th August 2019 Germany – consumer confidence surveyRead More →
Market moving news daily roundup – events & news likely to move markets 13th August 2019 Company performance, economic and political events but especially market sentiment will always influence market movement, good or bad. Market moving news roundup, 13th August 2019 Summary Singapore cuts GDP forecast Asian markets slip overnight.Read More →