Analysis: Markets sigh with relief after Powell speech, but more turbulence likely ahead
A rally in U.S. stocks and bonds powered ahead after a speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday, but some investors believe a looming recession could cap gains in both asset classes.
Analysis: Massive turnaround for stocks puts traders on alert for more volatility
An eye-popping turnaround in stocks may be less bullish than hoped for, with traders saying short-term hedging activity buoyed equities while leaving the market’s grim fundamentals unchanged.
Futures fall with investors wary ahead of earnings
U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday, bracing for the start of the earnings season which could see profits come under pressure at a time of growing fears of an economic downturn due to aggressive interest rate hikes.
Analysis: U.S. stock rally defies economic unease
As a stunning rebound in U.S. stocks charges on, investors are questioning how long the surge can continue in the face of a hawkish Federal Reserve, warnings of recession from the bond market and geopolitical uncertainty.
Japanese investors dump overseas bonds in February
Japanese investors in February sold the most overseas debt in a month in nearly two years on concerns over monetary tightening by the world’s major central banks and an escalation in Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Samsung, Blue Ocean launch U.S. stock trading during South Korean business hours
Asian investors can now buy and sell U.S. stocks during Korean business hours in real time through a partnership between Samsung Securities (016360.KS) and U.S.-based off-exchange trading venue operator Blue Ocean Technologies LLC, the companies said on Monday.
Gold rises as Havens rally in response to growing Evergrande fears!
Fears of a spillover from the debt woes of Asian property developer China Evergrande Group fueled demand for safe havens assets, eclipsing concerns that the Federal Reserve’s stimulus program would be reduced soon. Investor concerns about China’s real estate sector and the Fed’s tapering increased, sending US stocks down more than 2%. “Gold is actually […]
