FTSE 100 at record high with traders watching Fed decision and corporate earnings this week
The FTSE 100 surged to a record 9662 as energy and bank stocks rallied. This week, focus shifts to the Fed decision, Trump-Xi talks, and major UK earnings.
A Traders’ Week Ahead: U.S.–China Trade Talks, Mega-Cap Earnings, and Global Central Bank Decisions
U.S.–China trade deal optimism, Fed and global central bank meetings, and mega-cap tech earnings dominate markets in a pivotal week for traders.
September 2025 US CPI: Rate Cuts Remain On The Cards
Price pressures intensified less than expected stateside in September, with the latest CPI figures doing little to deter the FOMC from delivering another 25bp cut next week.
Oil spikes 7% as traders react to new US and EU sanctions on Russia
WTI jumps 7% and Brent 6% after new US and EU sanctions on Russian oil giants spark volatility. UK 100 hits record highs amid energy sector rally.
Netflix plunges 10% and Tesla falls 4.5% after Q3 earnings miss expectations
Netflix and Tesla results rattled Wall Street, with shares falling after Q3 misses — raising pressure ahead of next week’s Magnificent Seven earnings.
Beyond Meat stock soars 1,300% as meme mania returns
Beyond Meat (BYND) jumps over 1,300% in four days after a Walmart deal and Meme Stock ETF inclusion spark record volumes and a powerful short squeeze.
Gold’s price retreats after record highs - volatility spikes as traders eye Fed and CPI data
Gold surged 23% before a sharp drop, driven by safe-haven demand and macro risks. Traders now watch key levels and upcoming US data for direction.
October 2025 ECB Preview: Don’t Be Expecting Any Fireworks
The October ECB meeting is unlikely to be an especially exciting affair, with policymakers set to stand pat once more, amid a lack of major developments since the September confab.
September 2025 UK Inflation: Surprisingly Cool
This morning's UK inflation figures pointed to price pressures having proved softer than expected last month,
Precious Metals Plunge While Dollar Rally Rolls On
Precious metals encountered vicious selling pressure on Tuesday, though markets elsewhere were considerably calmer, as news- and data-flow remained light. UK CPI highlights the docket today.
October 2025 FOMC Preview: Cuts To Continue As QT Nears An End
The FOMC are set to continue the easing cycle at the October meeting, delivering another 25bp cut to the fed funds rate, as the journey back to neutral continues, in an attempt to support a stalling US labour market, despite ongoing tariff-induced price pressures.
Risk Rally Rolls On As Bull Case Remains Intact
Stocks gained further ground yesterday, amid light data- and news-flow, with optimism persisting as the new trading week got underway. Today, UK borrowing, and Canadian inflation are eyed.
Gold Outlook: Volatility Spikes, Manage Your Risk!
Gold faces amplified short-term swings, while rate-cut expectations and ETF holdings support the bulls. U.S.-China relations and geopolitical developments remain key. This week, watch U.S. CPI and corporate earnings to adjust gold exposure.
TACO Hopes Outweigh Regional Bank Jitters
Markets ended the week on an optimistic note as stocks rallied, the dollar gained, and Treasuries softened, amid renewed trade hopes. This week, US CPI highlights the data docket, with tariff news also eyed.
Trading Week Ahead Playbook — US-China Trade Headlines, US CPI and China Data in Focus
Markets recover from funding stress as risk sentiment improves. Traders eye Fed rate cuts, US–China trade talks, and global inflation data this week.
Markets Set For A Choppy End To The Week
Sentiment soured once again on Thursday, with conditions on the whole remaining choppy, as a light docket now awaits today, with tariff headlines still in focus.
U.S.-China Trade Tensions Resurface: Volatility Surges, Long-Term Rivalry Continues
U.S.-China trade frictions have intensified again, with China tightening export controls and the U.S. threatening tariffs. Short-term market volatility has increased, while technological independence and supply chain resilience remain key points to watch.
Markets Choppy With Trade Still The Focus
Markets continued to gyrate in choppy fashion yesterday with tariffs still participants’ primary focus, ahead of a relatively light data docket today.