Investors are keeping a close eye on gold as the conflict in the Middle East escalates with a possibility of a full-scale regional war in the area.
The bullish momentum in oil prices remains strong as escalating geopolitical tensions raise concerns about supply.
The latest US CPI reading hasn’t gone how the Federal would have hoped. Consumer prices came in higher than expected in February for the third month in a row.
UK banks will be in the spotlight in the week ahead as the European earnings season continues
While the Magnificent Seven have dominated market momentum in recent months, it’s not true that they are the sole drivers of the recent rally in equity markets.
Markets have no doubt that the BoE will keep its rate unchanged
Markets expect the Fed to keep rates unchanged as strong economic data continues
Market Analysis: UK economy rebounds in November – how does that impact rate cut expectations?
UK stocks rise on softer inflation as rate cut odds increase
US stocks glide higher as risk-on appetite increases post-FOMC
Trio of rate holds expected from the Fed, ECB, and BoE this week
CPI drops more than expected in Europe, Spain’s IBEX 35 looking to break pre-COVID highs
EZ PI expected to drop further but speed of decline
UK Chancellor Hunt will deliver the 2023 autumn statement to MPs on Wednesday 22 November.
Gold moves higher as softer economic data weighs on US yields and the dollar