Economic calendar 3rd. July 2019 Main scheduled events likely to move markets today… China – Caixin services PMI data drops 1.7 pts to 52 but remains in expansion territory UK, EU ,France, Italy, Spain, Germany – Service PMI data due between : 08:30 – 09:30 U.S. – Trade balance andRead More →
June data released today 2nd. July 2019 appears to show UK construction dramatically slowed May 2019 reading was 48.6 with commentators expecting the June reading to be 49.2. A reading above 50 shows growth, below 50 demonstrates contraction. June’s purchasing managers index – PMI reading came in at: 43.1 –Read More →
Economic calendar 2nd. July 2019 – main scheduled events likely to move markets today… Australia interest rate: RBA reduces bank rate to 1% – the second reduction in as many months. Another attempt to boost the economy. Just a hammer left in the tool box then..? UK – Nationwide houseRead More →
The price of gold per ounce slipped back after U.S. and China agreed to resume trade talks. Safe-havens are in less demand as equity markets received a lift from the trade truce agreed Saturday 29th. June 2019 between President Trump and President Xi Jingping at the G-20. GOLD: $1,390.00 atRead More →
Today’s fall in UK manufacturing PMI data should not come as a surprise The lack of coherent leadership surrounding the UK’s exit from the European Union continues to bring uncertainty that is heavily corroding the confidence and ability of businesses and customers alike to make informed investment decisions in theRead More →
Economic calendar 1st. July 2019 economic calendar main scheduled events likely to move markets today… General overview – markets futures climb. Relief ‘lift benefit’ from U.S. China restarting trade talks. China – PMI data U.S. – OPEC meeting Germany – Employment & PMI data due 09:00 (BST) UK – PMIRead More →
Inflation data for the United Kingdom, United Sates and European Union United Kingdom current inflation figure: 2.1% – Target 2% Previous inflation figure 17th July 2019 was 2% Latest inflation figure 2.1% – data released 14th August 2019 United States current inflation figure: 1.8% – Target 2% Previous release 11thRead More →
Interest rates for United Kingdom, United States and European Union UK interest rate: 0.75% – next update due 1st August 2019 U.S. interest rate: 2.25% 0 2.50% EU interest rate: 0.25% These interest rates will be updated monthly. How interest rates work?Read More →
Markets round up today – 27th June 2019 U.S. & China G-20 meeting in focus FTSE 100 closed at: 7402 – (down 14 pts from 26th) DOW closed at: 26526 – (down 22 pts from 26th) S&P 500 closed at: 2923 – (up 9 pts from 26th) NASDAQ closed at:Read More →
Economic calendar main scheduled events likely to move markets today… UK – GDP figures due at: 09:30 (BST) EU – Consumer price index due at: 10:00 (BST) U.S. – Personal income, spending and consumption data due at: 13:30 (BST) U.S. – PMI Purchasing Managers Index data due at: 14:45 (BST)Read More →