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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

Hawkish Powell roils markets, oil rallies

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian stocks traded higher Tuesday morning, while European shares rose after Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a more hawkish tone on monetary policy. In

22nd March 2022

Markets/World

Caution going into the weekend

By Craig Erlam Investors are opting for caution at the end of another strong rebound week, with equity markets a little lower as we near the close. The rebound we’ve seen over

18th 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

Market sentiment sours amid geopolitical risks

By Lukman Otunuga, Senior Research Analyst at FXTM Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as continuing geopolitical risks and surging Covid-19 cases in China dealt another blow to risk appetite.

15th 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

Risk appetite, ECB policy muddied by Ukraine crisis

By Han Tan, Chief Market Analyst at Exinity Group Asian stocks are mixed while US and European futures are in the green, as markets are tossed about by the headline blitz stemming

9th March 2022

Markets/World