Indices news

Market Mondays: August Tariff Deadline, Central Bank Uncertainty and Earnings Test
Focus on earnings season, tariff news and ECB meeting this week as markets brace for more information ahead of the August 1 deadline
10:01, 21 July 2025

UK GDP contracts again in May as FTSE 100 eyes new highs
The UK economy experiences negative growth in May leading markets to price in a rate cut from the BOE in August
08:31, 11 July 2025

Markets price in a flurry of trade deals heading into the July 9 US trade deadline
Will July 9 be an end to trade uncertainty or Liberation Day 2.0?
11:38, 4 July 2025

Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill”: What it means for markets
Trump's signature spending bill could have a major impact on financial markets
11:31, 3 July 2025

Wall Street rallies as tariff fears ease and Fed boosts sentiment
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 push to all-time highs as market sentiment strengthens on the back of positive trade developments
07:01, 30 June 2025

Market focus turns to U.S. PCE Index: Will inflation surprise again?
The latest US PCE Index data could determine whether the US Federal Reserve cuts rates in July
12:24, 26 June 2025

US stocks inching closer to all-time highs
US stocks continue to move higher despite the rising geopolitical tensions, nearing their all-time highs
09:21, 25 June 2025

Bank of England keeps rates steady, but forward guidance remains clouded
The Bank of England keeps rates unchanged in June but hints at further rate cuts despite persistent inflationary pressures
12:03, 19 June 2025

UK inflation fails to impress, rate cut bets shift to autumn
UK inflation comes in higher than expected in May, failing to provide a reason to cut rates further
07:51, 18 June 2025

Bank of Japan Preview: Balancing Act in the Bond Market
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged with focus on its bond purchasing programme
12:12, 16 June 2025