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European shares outperform amid investor optimism

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 2, 2025

European stock markets rallied strongly on February 2, 2025, as investor sentiment improved across the continent amid encouraging economic data and optimism over global trade prospects. Key indices in major financial hubs including London, Frankfurt, and Paris posted solid gains, buoyed by robust corporate earnings reports and signs of easing geopolitical tensions that have weighed...

Global markets dip as new trade tariffs create uncertainty

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 1, 2025

Global stock markets experienced a sharp downturn on February 1, 2025, as the announcement of new trade tariffs between major economies fueled investor anxiety and heightened uncertainty across multiple sectors. The ripple effects were felt across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, with markets reacting swiftly to concerns about escalating protectionism and its potential impact on...

Share markets steady in nervy trading after DeepSeek sell-off

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 31, 2025

Global equity markets steadied on Friday following a volatile session triggered by a significant sell-off in tech giant DeepSeek’s shares. After the shock waves rippled through stock exchanges worldwide earlier in the week, investors showed signs of relief as they cautiously unwound earlier safe-haven positions, though uncertainty remains high. Nervous calm settles after DeepSeek shock...

Markets Brace for Trump Tariffs, U.S. Inflation Data

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 30, 2025

Global markets entered a cautious phase on January 30, 2025, as investors worldwide braced for the potential announcement of new tariffs from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s affiliated economic advisors, alongside the imminent release of critical U.S. inflation data. The convergence of these events has heightened uncertainty, triggering a wave of cautious trading and strategic...

Morning Bid: Trump goes easy on China in his first week

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 24, 2025

In a surprising move that eased immediate market tensions, the Trump administration adopted a notably softer stance on China during its first week in office. Investors around the globe welcomed the unexpected respite, pushing markets higher as fears of a trade war temporarily subsided. While this initial approach signals a strategic pause, analysts caution that...

Europe’s STOXX 600 Logs Longest Winning Streak in Months on Yield Drop

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 17, 2025

Europe’s STOXX 600 index marked its longest winning streak in several months on Friday, buoyed by a notable drop in government bond yields that rekindled investor appetite for riskier assets. The benchmark index rose for the sixth consecutive session, reflecting growing confidence among market participants amid easing concerns over inflation and tightening monetary policies. Government...

Markets Brace for Trump Tariffs and US Inflation Data

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 15, 2025

Markets around the world are entering 2025 on high alert as investors brace for potentially sweeping tariff actions from US President Donald Trump, along with fresh inflation data expected from the United States this week. With continued ambiguity surrounding the administration’s trade policy, financial markets across Europe, Asia, and the Americas are reacting to the...

Stocks Rise, Dollar Steady Before Key Inflation Data

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 14, 2025

Global stock markets edged higher on Tuesday as investors cautiously positioned themselves ahead of a crucial inflation report due later this week. The U.S. dollar held steady against major currencies, including the euro, reflecting a wait-and-see approach by traders amid anticipation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data scheduled for release on Thursday. Markets globally...

European shares little changed amid threats of rising yields and tariffs

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 14, 2025

European equity markets ended Tuesday, January 14, 2025, largely unchanged as investors navigated the dual headwinds of rising bond yields and looming U.S. tariff threats. The STOXX 600 closed at 508.31, flat on the day but down roughly 1.4% over the previous two sessions. Market dynamics were shaped primarily by two worrying drivers: 1. Bond yields ascendGermany’s 10‑year...

European stocks and U.S. futures climb as dangerous bond sell‑off moderates

Jurgen KaiserJanuary 13, 2025

European equity markets rallied on Monday, January 13, 2025, buoyed by a pause in last week’s punishing bond sell-off that had rattled global markets. U.S. stock futures also edged higher, signaling cautious optimism as yields retreated from recent highs and investors recalibrated expectations around monetary policy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index advanced 1.1% in morning...