Toxic politics deters bargain hunters from UK assets
The England cricket team has just celebrated winning a world cup for the first time, reflecting four years of planning, hard work, persistence and the deft application of talent. International investors have long shunned, or in their parlance, “underw...
European, US Stock Indexes Edge Higher on Hopes of Aggressive Fed Rate Hike
The major U.S. stock indexes are expected to open higher based on the pre-market futures trade, however, the markets are retreating from early highs. Buyers came in early, following through to the upside after Thursday’s late rally, but gains were damp...
London markets rebound as oil prices rise and optimism for a Fed rate cut returns
London markets rebounded on Friday led by optimism over Federal Reserve rate cuts and an oil price boost for commodity stocks.
GLOBAL MARKETS-Fed rate cut bets lift stocks, dollar steadies
Global stocks rose on Friday as investors firmed up bets on a U.S. interest rate cut at the end of July after a speech by a top Federal Reserve official further cemented expectations for one, fuelling appetite for risky assets and capping the dollar. ...
Germany’s Strong Stock Market Belies a Weakening Economy
The bourse’s big names depend on international sales more than local trends. That won’t change even if Berlin embraces economic stimulus.
[video]Dow Futures Gain, Global Stocks Jump, as Fed Officials Hint at Deeper Rate Cuts
U.S. equity futures are pointing to solid gains across Wall Street Friday as investors react to comment from Federal Reserve officials that could signal deeper rate cuts and stronger-than-expected second quarter earnings from Microsoft that look to rev...