Stocks Fluctuate, Treasuries Edge Up; Pound Slips: Markets Wrap
By Ritu, Capital Sands European stocks edged higher on Wednesday while U.S. equity futures fluctuated and Asian shares were…
Japan to trim annual government bond issuance next fiscal year – sources
By Ritu, Capital Sands Japan plans to trim government bond issuance by 0.5% next fiscal year from current year’s levels,…
Trump ratings highest ever over economics despite impeachment proceedings
By Ritu, Capital Sands Strong economic figures have helped US President Donald Trump to his highest approval ratings ever, despite impeachment, a…
Oil hovers near three-month high on trade optimism, supply cuts
By Ritu, Capital Sands Oil prices trickled a fraction lower on Tuesday but remained near a three-month high as investors…
Pound Gains on Brexit Optimism as Focus Shifts to Trade Talks
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Asian Markets Mixed as Lighthizer Says No Date is Set for Phase Two Talks
By Ritu, Capital Sands Asian markets were mixed on Monday morning in Asia as U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizersaid the…
Brexit relief for UK economy might not last long
By Ritu, Capital Sands Britain’s economy will cast off some of the Brexit uncertainty that has held it back…
Sterling sparkles after election poll, Yuan up on trade deal reports
By Ritu Capital Sands The pound rose to a three-and-a-half year high versus the euro and the highest in more…
StockBeat: Dovish Fed, Dominant Tories Push Europe Markets Higher
By Ritu, Capital Sands European stocks found their feet again on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve signalled that it’s likely…
Forex – U.S. Dollar Slips After Fed; Pound Gains Ahead of ECB Meeting, Election
By Ritu, Capital Sands The U.S. dollar index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies slipped 0.1%…