Waning growth momentum puts eurozone rate hike on back burner
Eurozone inflation has begun to soften while recent data from the bloc suggests that economic activity may have already peaked. Rather than interest rate tightening, expectations are increasing that the ECB will soon unveil a further extension to its quantitative easing programme.
Industrial metals lose their shine
Industrial metals have been on the back foot so far this year, with recent worries over a trade war between the US and China undermining already weakening sentiment.
Williams %R: big trading opportunities uncovered
Williams %R (Williams Percent Range), or Percent R as it is also known, is a technical indicator that can help traders to identify when an asset is oversold or overbought.
Bitcoin volatility: where next for the cryptos?
Bitcoin and the other major cryptocurrencies have been trading in a relatively narrow range over recent weeks. But investors are scratching their heads as to where the crypto is going next.
US inflation pick up tests market nerves
US inflation picked up in January, with the personal consumption expenditure price index rising by the most in a year. Investors are keeping a close eye on US consumers prices.
How studying charts can help spot trading patterns
Charts are especially important for those looking to profit from relatively short-term positions in financial markets using instruments such as CFDs. If we read the charts correctly, we can potentially greatly improve our chances of making successful, profitable trades.
Geely owner acquires 10% stake in Daimler
Li Shufu, the principal owner of Chinese auto group Zhejiang Geely, has purchased a 10% stake in automaker Daimler.
VW shares slip on mixed outlook
Volkswagen shares slipped 0.8% on Friday after the company warned profits could be hit this year due to rising investment in electric cars and new product launches.
Gold dips as dollar strength continues
Gold prices dipped on Friday, with the yellow metal heading for its biggest weekly decline in around 2-1/2 months as the dollar resumed its recent upward trend.
Dalio forecasts recession as US economy heads for boom and bust
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio has forecast the US economy to likely fall into recession prior to the next US presidential election in 2020.
General Mills to buy Blue Buffalo in $8bn deal
US-based food group General Mills is to acquire luxury dog food maker Blue Buffalo Pet Products in an $8bn deal.
Gold edges higher as dollar rally loses steam
Gold traded slightly higher on Thursday, helped by a modest pullback in the US dollar.
Chesapeake Energy shares jump on results beat
Shares in Chesapeake Energy were up 5% on Thursday in pre-market trading after the US-based oil & gas producer swung into profit.
Wilmar reports jump in earnings on strong grains margins
Wilmar International, the Singapore-based agricultural commodity trader reported a 25% rise in quarterly earnings on Thursday.
Vitol eyes further falls in global crude inventories
Oil trading group Vitol predicts strong demand for crude oil during 2018, enabling a further drawdown in global inventories as the year progresses.