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Recovering into the weekend after China rate cut

By Craig Erlam Equity markets were back in positive territory on Friday, but I’m struggling to get too excited by the moves we see going into the weekend. The rebound may partly

21st May 2022

Markets/World

Don’t wait for ghost of stagflation

The ghost of stagflation is once again looming on the horizon, and investors should make sure their personal financial planning strategies are such to mitigate risk but still build and grow wealth

9th May 2022

Markets/World

Ending a bad week on a positive note

By Craig Erlam The stock market recovery has stalled this week, despite indices ending on a positive note as investors digest the latest speak from central banks. Naturally, front and centre is

8th April 2022

Markets/World

Debt dump continues, egged on by hawkish Fed

By Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Exinity Group Bonds are extending their slump worldwide, driven by fears that central banks have to get more aggressive in quelling red-hot inflation. Earlier this

23rd March 2022

Markets/World

Investors undeterred as Powell turns hawkish

By Craig Erlam Stock markets made decent gains on Tuesday, bouncing back quickly from the disappointment late Monday as Fed Chair Powell turned the hawkish dial up a notch. It didn’t take

22nd March 2022

Markets/World

BoE in 3rd rate hike to 0.75% as Ukraine war fuels inflation

By Roland Jackson The Bank of England on Thursday hiked its main interest rate to its pre-pandemic level to combat runaway inflation that risks soaring far higher as the Ukraine conflict fuels energy costs.

17th March 2022

Markets/World

Oil surges on Russia tensions, Brent above $100

Oil prices soared Thursday on tensions surrounding key producer Russia, as equities diverged with traders also tracking interest rate decisions and China’s pledge to support volatile markets. The price of benchmark oil

17th March 2022

Energy/Markets/World

Fed set to raise interest rates to rein in inflation

By Heather Scott US central bankers on Wednesday are poised to take the first step to raise borrowing costs in a bid to cap rising inflation before it surges out of control.

16th March 2022

Markets/World

US bond yields retest February highs

By Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at Exinity US Treasuries came under pressure early Monday as investors saw some hopes for progress in the Russia-Ukraine talks, even as the war continues to

14th March 2022

Markets/World

Nicosia backs interest rate increase

Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides confirmed that European monetary bodies consider resorting to interest rate hikes to deal with high inflation. Addressing a conference on the future of Europe organised by the Glafcos

21st February 2022

Cyprus/Economy