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European Open: Sentiment improves as contagion fears from SVB collapse subside
A joint statement from the Fed, Treasury department and FDIC confirmed that all deposits in the failed bank SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) will be guaranteed.

European Open: Tight ranges ahead of NFP but implied volatility perks up
The conclusion of the FOMC meeting at 19:00 GMT is hands down the main even, so we could be in for a session of tight ranges beforehand (and fireworks after).

Will it be Santa’s rally or Satan’s rally for the Nasdaq in December?
Santa’s rally is usually a timely seasonal pattern that sees equity markets rally in December. The Nasdaq is not off to a great start at -8% MTD, but perhaps don’t write it off just yet.

Stocks extend rally despite China concerns
Highest number of daily Covid cases have been recorded in China.

Pound, FTSE unimpressed by fiscal statement
Tax hikes are going to chock any chances of economic growth that there might be...

FTSE falls as optimism fades
UK investors more worried about a deteriorating global economy, than are hopeful about the US and other central banks easing rate hikes

Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?
Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.

Liz Truss resignation: what happens next?
Liz Truss has resigned. The future of both the Conservative party and the UK government remains unclear. In the coming days, we’ll be finding out more information on the leadership contest and whether a general election could follow.

FTSE Reshuffle: Abrdn, Hikma and Howden to exit FTSE 100
Abrdn, Hikma Pharmaceuticals and Howden Joinery Group are being relegated from the FTSE 100 and replaced by ConvaTec Group, F&C Investment Trust and Harbour Energy.

Conservative leadership contest: Who will be the next prime minister?
Find out who the front-runners are in the contest to become the next prime minister of the UK after Boris Johnson resigned.

Virus slowdown, dividend news helps FTSE
The new trading week started on a more optimistic note with the FTSE following the lead of its European peers and opening higher as the coronavirus spread started showing signs of levelling off.

Risk Improves But Can It Last?
European markets have opened cautiously higher on the open as investors see a glimmer of hope in Italy’s easing death rates and as oil prices rebound. Can it ladt with US initial jobless claims due later?

The dividend nail
Banking stocks are attracting by far the highest volume on the FTSE this morning after stopping or delaying their dividends.

Fear Drives Markets Lower
FTSE slips as manufacturing across the globe drops & Trump reveals horrifying numbers

Chinese data lifts FTSE
Chinese official manufacturing data for March improved boosting recovery hopes

FTSE stalls decline as UK pandemic news provides hope
With Europe fully in the grip of the coronavirus, and speeding up in the US, little wonder that the markets have started on a weaker footing across Europe. However some glimmers of hope have helped the FTSE bounce.

Jobless claims shock markets
The shockingly high number of new jobless claims in the US yesterday has poured icy water on the market's recent rallies, causing the FTSE and other European gauges to open lower.

FTSE Snaps 3 Day Winning Streak
FTSE deads lower into weekend

Stimulus optimism fades
The good mood over the massive US stimulus package finally approved by the Senate late Tuesday dissipated this morning and the FTSE again clocked losses, led by banks and British Land.

Thank you Congress: FTSE rallies on rescue package
The phenomenal US rescue package agreed late yesterday still has to get approved by Congress but the $2 trillion support which will be provided for both businesses and employees is set to get the green light later today.

FTSE Jumps As Mood Improves But PMI's Could Hit Hard
Will PMI's shatter the improved sentiment?

A glimmer of hope on the FTSE
A glimmer of hope on the FTSE from an unexpected quarter: tourism and travel.