Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Following a sideways day on Wall Street yesterday – the S&P 500 moved just 7 points, and the NASDAQ similarly unresponsive – Asian…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has caught a tailwind from a strong rally in Asian stocks overnight. Exchanges in the Far East latched onto comments by…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “A sense of calm has descended on markets this morning as high-stakes drama on the global stage took the night off. The FTSE…
Robert Farago, head of strategic asset allocation, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The recent plunge in the value of the US dollar was its worst performance in 30 years. The parallel decline in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s caution at the start of the week, as trade talks get underway in London to try to stem a bigger…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “When it comes to global trade right now the only certainty is uncertainty. Just a day after US courts halted the lion’s…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds at Hargreaves Lansdown: “Futures markets were suggesting a steady start to trading in London and Europe after Asian markets rallied overnight. Sentiment was boosted…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Investors are rattled at the prospects of a full-blown trade war breaking out after the US slapped punishing tariffs on Canada,…
Which currencies will benefit from dollar erosion? By Gary Smith According to some forecasts, the dollar will surrender 10% of its share of global foreign exchange reserves over the next…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European equity markets braced for a sharp drop on Tuesday as Trump’s tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada sent shockwaves through global sentiment.…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European equity markets are expected to open steady as investors brace for earnings from some major European names. The FTSE 100 is following suit, with…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’With Donald Trump looking increasingly set for a triumphant return to the White House, the dollar has gained ground against a…
UK budget: Reeves must be more ambitious on long-term issues By Nikhil Sanghani Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ first budget raises questions about whether fresh tax rises will be…
European policy-makers are asleep at the wheel By Taylor PearceThe European economy stands at a crossroads. Structural issues like ageing demographics and slow innovation are reducing Europe’s economic weight globally.…
France credit rating downgrade will have wider repercussions By Burhan KhadbaiFrench government bonds (OATs) have been under pressure for much of 2024 amid fears that a higher-than-expected fiscal deficit would…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’It’s been a lacklustre start to the week for the FTSE 100, which has been flat in early trade. War in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The US jobs market appears to have been infused with confidence in September, with new hirings shooting past expectations and the…
Market report: Dollar falls after US debate as Swift weighs in Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘“UK growth continued to flatline in July after a lacklustre…
Why gender equality is macro-critical By Arunima Sharan Gender disparities have detrimental effects on both micro- and macroeconomic indicators. In a world grappling with multiple crises, the imperative of achieving equality has…
Salvation for Sunak as he leads Conservatives to slaughter By Meghnad Desai The British election on 4 July is important not because of any great uncertainty about the outcome –…