Daily market update

“There were divergent fortunes for the UK and Asia as the trading week drew to a close,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

“If only investors possessed a crystal ball, all the speculation about when and if rate cuts might materialise would be put to bed,” says Danni...

“After yesterday’s US inflation figures knocked the market for six, it’s no wonder that equities struggled for direction on Thursday,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

“It’s hard for investors to hang onto their sunny disposition when inflation keeps raining off the planned rate cut parade,” says Danni Hewson, Head of...

“Having shown signs of nervousness at the start of the week, investors have got more into the groove as we approach the publication of US...

“A cautious start to the day for European equities set the tone for Wall Street with US shares in the red as trading began across...

“European markets showed signs of nervousness ahead of the European Central Bank’s interest rate decision later this week,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ...

“Markets have taken a moment to reflect on last week’s barrage of data points which caught people by surprise,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

“Storm clouds circled equity markets as investors started to fret about when interest rates would be cut given heightened inflationary pressures from oil hitting $90...

“Investors must feel they’re stuck in some kind of Groundhog Day waiting for central bankers to finally let the clock run down and cut rates,”...