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European Open Preview – Dollar flat as US GDP-related gains prove short-lived; US core PCE index due

Posted on October 29, 2018 at 8:41 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The US dollar was flat after giving up earlier gains following Monday’s Asian trading and most major pairs were close to the levels they closed on Friday. The dollar index was trading around 96.15, well off Friday’s high of 96.62. One currency that was managing to significantly gain against the greenback was the kiwi by nearly 0.6%. STOCKS: Markets were mixed on Monday, following the equity sell-off of the previous week. US index [..]

US Open Preview – Stocks remain in the eye of risk-off storm; US GDP on tap

Posted on October 26, 2018 at 11:23 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The Japanese yen is by far the best performer among the major currencies on Friday, with the session being characterized by broad-based risk aversion thus far. Dollar/yen (-0.40%) is trading just a few pips below the 112.00 handle, while euro/yen (-0.61%) touched a fresh two-month low, as investors sought the safety of the Japanese currency. The dollar is also on the front foot ahead of the release of US GDP data, [..]

European Open Preview – No love for euro despite steady ECB; US GDP growth eyed

Posted on October 26, 2018 at 7:52 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index is little changed on Friday (-0.06%), holding on to the gains it recorded yesterday. Although there wasn’t anything new out of the US, the greenback capitalized on weakness in the euro and sterling (see below), touching fresh two-month highs against both. Meanwhile, the safe-haven Japanese yen is outperforming today, as the recovery in risk sentiment seen yesterday appears to have been short-lived. Consequently, the commodity-linked currencies (aussie, kiwi, [..]

European Open Preview – Equity selloff accelerates; ECB meeting in the spotlight

Posted on October 25, 2018 at 7:58 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar is down by 0.21% against a basket of six major currencies on Thursday, giving back some of the gains it posted yesterday, when it capitalized on weakness in the euro. Meanwhile, the defensive yen recovered early losses on Wednesday to finish the session as the second-best performer, as the stock sell-off accelerated. The best performer was the loonie, which soared after the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised rates and [..]

Stock Market News – Can Amazon’s earnings lift the mood in equity markets?

Posted on October 24, 2018 at 3:05 pm GMT

Amazon’s earnings data for Q3 will hit the markets after Wall Street’s closing bell on Thursday, with the e-commerce colossus expected to deliver another blockbuster quarterly report. Beyond earnings, investors will scrutinize the firm’s forward guidance and expectations for operating margins, in light of rising wage costs and the prospect of higher shipping expenses. The Seattle-based online retailer is anticipated to have made $3.12 in earnings per share (EPS) during the third quarter, according to Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimates. If [..]

Stock Market News – Google parent Alphabet releases earnings amid fragile market sentiment

Posted on October 24, 2018 at 1:39 pm GMT

Tech heavyweight and Google parent Alphabet is due to release its quarterly earnings report for Q3 2018 on Thursday, after US markets close. The consensus recommendation for the firm is a “buy”, in line with the average recommendation for the Online Services peer group. The California-based technology titan is projected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $10.42 for the third quarter, according to estimates submitted by 34 analysts to Thomson Reuters. These projections range from $9.20 for the most [..]

European Open Preview – Risk aversion takes a breather; BoC to raise rates

Posted on October 24, 2018 at 8:14 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index is nearly flat on Wednesday (+0.05%), consolidating the modest losses it posted yesterday. The defensive yen outperformed amid fragile market sentiment, though it has stabilized somewhat today. In the UK, the pound jumped higher on reports the EU may offer a UK-wide customs arrangement, but pared most of its gains on speculation PM May is likely to face a mutiny soon. In Canada, the loonie ignored a sharp [..]

Stock Market News – Microsoft earnings on tap: upbeat report could see stock challenge record high

Posted on October 23, 2018 at 2:38 pm GMT

Microsoft’s earnings report for its fiscal first quarter will be made public after Wednesday’s closing bell on Wall Street. The consensus recommendation for the company is “buy”, which matches the average consensus recommendation for the Software peer group. Reuters’ estimates put the tech giant’s earnings per share (EPS) at $0.96 during the quarter ending in September, a forecast which has remained unchanged over the last four weeks. If bottom line results come as expected, this would translate into an increase [..]

European Open Preview – Stocks pressured as risk aversion strikes back; EU to reject Italy’s budget

Posted on October 23, 2018 at 7:57 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar index is higher on Tuesday, albeit by only 0.10%, attempting to extend the gains it recorded yesterday. The yen is reigning supreme among the G10 currencies amid renewed risk aversion, while the antipodeans aussie and kiwi are underperforming. Meanwhile, the pound is consolidating losses from yesterday, and the euro is also retaining a soft undertone amid the poor risk appetite and fading relief in the Italian bond market. STOCKS: [..]

Stock Market News – Boeing & Caterpillar earnings coming up: trade conflict to weigh on their outlook?

Posted on October 22, 2018 at 3:05 pm GMT

Boeing’s earnings report for Q3 2018 is due before Wednesday’s opening bell on Wall Street. The consensus recommendation for the company is “buy”, which is in line with the average consensus recommendation for the Aerospace & Defense peer group. The plane maker’s outlook may well depend on how it performs in China, with the ongoing Sino-US trade dispute acting as a potential drag on Boeing’s prospects. According to Reuters’ estimates, the aircraft manufacturer is anticipated to have made $3.49 in [..]

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