Correction in global stocks likely, funds trim equity allocations
A modest correction in global stock markets is likely by the end of this year, according to a slim majority of fund managers polled by Reuters who recommended trimming global exposure to equities in August in favour of bonds.
Marketmind: A step closer to Fed taper, quelle surprise!
The main reveal from the Fed’s statement was that it was inching closer to a policy normalisation announcement and that came as no surprise to anyone.
US dollar, stocks dip as Fed keeps taper timing close to chest
U.S. stocks and the dollar slipped on Wednesday in listless trade after the Federal Reserve gave no clue about when it might start reducing its purchases of government bonds, even as it said the economic recovery is on track.
Shares in record-setting spree as Fed meeting looms
World stocks hit yet another record high on Tuesday, with European stocks poised for their longest winning streak since 2019 as investors bet likely “transitory” inflation pressures will stay the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hand from signalling a shift in policy settings.
Stocks scale another peak as markets await Fed signal
World stocks climbed another peak on Monday, while U.S. bond yields were near three-month lows as worries of rising inflation abated and investors anticipated the U.S. Federal Reserve sticking to its dovish course this week.
World stocks near record high as investors await dovish Fed act
Global shares held firm near record highs on Monday while U.S. bond yields flirted with three-month lows as investors expect the Federal Reserve to stick to its dovish mantra later this week.
European shares hit record high, bond yields fall as inflation fears ease
Shares gained on Friday and bond yields fell from the United States to Europe as investors shrugged off rising U.S. consumer prices, even as fears of longer-term inflation lingered.
Stocks touch new highs as volatility eases, dollar gains
A global equity benchmark and two key European stock indexes touched new highs on Tuesday, while the dollar rose in anticipation of faster inflation as volatility eased to lows last seen before the coronavirus pandemic.
Stocks steady, dollar climbs as U.S. recovery sparks Fed tapering fears
The dollar hit a multi-week high on Friday while European stocks, oil and gold steadied as markets braced for further signs the U.S. economic recovery could drive inflation and an early withdrawal of Federal Reserve stimulus.
