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China
- An event filled week for Chinese premier Xi Jingping; equities continue their ascent as countdown to mutual access begins
- Asia Markets Resilient, Barclay's Capital Sees NIKKEI at 22,000, Shanghai Composite Index One to Watch Through 2014
- China data remains mixed; inflation rises as investment falls to a decade long low
- China Growth Stable Throughout 2013, Equities Under Perform
- China inflation falls to lowest level since 2012; President announces need to adjust to “new normal”
- China lowers growth target, Premier states that policy makers “should focus on more than just the growth rate”
- China on the back foot from the outset this week as slow down seen accelerating
- China policy makers reiterate faith in the economy; see progress coming slowly
- China reaffirms growth target at 7.5%, corporate debt default gives bond market the jitters
- China’s SSE Index bucks the global trend; extends gains
- Chinese CPI weakness prompts concerns over Q1 GDP next week, SSE Index rises as traders continue to bet on stimulus
- Chinese economic indicators head south again during July; equity market continues to rally
- Chinese equities buck the global trend once again; hold ground gained earlier
- Chinese equities rally hard ahead of GDP data; hard landing and default fears recede
- Chinese industrial production slows, inflation cools; equities continue to advance
- Chinese inflation dips further, industrial production and manufacturing weaken; no real change to our outlook
- Chinese manufacturing rebounds during May; PMI prints highest number for 2014
- Chinese markets close lower after volatile week – follows 20% gain over five months
- Chinese markets hold ground following National Day bank holidays; trade surplus narrows during September
- Chinese policy makers cut rates again to fend off disinflation and deflation
- Chinese policy makers cut rates for the third time in six months, further cuts likely in the months ahead
- Chinese policy makers to stay the course on re balancing the economy
- Chinese stocks appear to top out as regulator hints at tightening margin trading rules; PBOC cuts reserve requirements
- Chinese stocks continue to advance, supported by stabilising conditions at home, higher corporate earnings and hopes of deregulation
- Chinese Stocks Out of Favour, Hit Longest Run of Losses in 19 Years on Liquidity Crunch
- Chinese stocks post a partial recovery on better than expected GDP data
- Chinese stocks push higher following New Year holiday; Indian Prelim GDP at 4.7%
- Chinese stocks resilient following new year, higher than expected trade surplus stokes concerns over “hot money” flows
- Chinese stocks steady in thin New Year trade despite global sell off
- Chinese trade balance slips as world awaits inflation and industrial production data; SSE Comp tops 3,000
- Chinese trade surplus rises on higher exports, SSE Index extends rally
- CNY equities close fractionally higher on firmer economic outlook; Ukraine weighs in final session
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- Heavy downgrades to Chinese growth forecasts add to pressure upon markets
- International Horizons – China in 2015
- Japanese markets resilient, Chinese stocks continue to fall
- PBOC announces deposit reserve cut of 50 basis points as part of State Council’s “targeted stimulus” measures
- PBOC moves to support growth, cuts rates on low inflation and increasing economic uncertainty
- Politburo remains on high alert to risks, maintains current stance of fiscal and monetary policy; focus on reforms
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Shanghai Composite Attempts a Partial Recovery Following Liquidity Injections by the PBOC; Chinese Premier Encourages Investor Protection Measures in Push to Aide Financial Innovation
- SSE index drops amidst quiet week for economic data
- SSE Index drops as manufacturing activity contracts further
- SSE Index rises from 6 week low despite lower confidence
- Ukraine
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
Crude Oil
- Brent / WTI close the week higher
- Brent / WTI turns a corner
- Brent and WTI crude fall to five year low with little respite in sight
- Brent crude and WTI hold ground above $60 level as inventories drop and rig count falls further
- Brent crude bounces off $77 level, WTI also rises moderately
- Brent crude clings onto some of its gains as WTI heads toward new lows
- Brent Crude declines on increased OPEC output, WTI falters
- Brent crude falls on the week, WTI poised for a decline as well
- Brent Crude recovers earlier sell off, Crimea the main driver
- Brent looks set to post a flat performance for the week; WTI declines
- Brent/ WTI pull back from peaks, despite gains by insurgents in Iraq
- Brent/WTI Outlook remains positive despite market turmoil
- Brent/WTI sink as crises recede; rising supply a factor
- Brent/WTI spread remains compressed
- Brent/WTI spread widen as Brent trades sideways and WTI remains under pressure
- Brent/WTI spread widens
- Commodities Focus – Crude Oil in 2015
- Commodities Set for Rebound in 2014
- Commodity Producers Outlook Uncertain as ALCOA Reports $1.7 Billion Write Down Due to Weak Prices
- Crude benchmarks close another week lower on rising supply and concerns over demand
- Crude benchmarks fall to a new multi year low in the wake of OPEC decision to leave output unchanged
- Crude benchmarks stabilise on middle east conflict, OPEC seen maintaining current production for the remainder of 2014
- Crude benchmarks turn on Ukraine and stop start Libyan supply; range bound trading ahead
- Crude benchmarks under pressure once again as fears of OPEC price war escalate
- Crude falls on further increases to supply; market awaits OPEC action
- Crude oil benchmarks fall on rising supply and calmer Ukraine; spike on new sanctions
- Crude Oil benchmarks remain under pressure
- Crude oil closes the week lower again, despite increase in net long exposure of investors
- Crude oil remains under pressure; uncertainty abounds
- Crude prices break from six weeks of losses on likelihood of OPEC action
- Crude prices hold onto gains as rig counts fall further in North America
- Gold Breakes Below $1200, Oil Benchmarks Driven Higher on Growth Outlook
- Gold pulls back after three week rally while oil benchmarks scrape the bottom
- Gold reverses losses, threatens resistance at $1254, WTI climbs
- Gold Volatile, WTI and Brent Crude Converge
- Gold, Oil and Natural Gas begin the week sharply higher on Ukraine
- Iraq concerns recede; oil prices ease
- North American oil stocks rise rapidly on higher imports and increased production, WTI / Brent close lower on the week
- Oil benchmarks continue to advance, potential for further gains exists
- Oil benchmarks continue to fall on rising supply; shrugs off better economic data
- Oil benchmarks drift lower on the week
- Oil benchmarks driven higher over the week, poised for further gains
- Oil benchmarks fall on poorer than expected economic data and rising supply; geopolitical risk offers scope for recovery
- Oil benchmarks gain on reports that “confirm” Russian involvement in Ukraine; Kiev forces recede ground to rebels while middle east spirals further out of control
- Oil benchmarks recover ahead of the weekend on threat of further western sanctions
- Oil benchmarks remain well supported on lower output volumes
- Oil benchmarks see out another volatile week
- Oil closes the week lower despite better economic data; driven by rising supply
- Oil gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq, US threatens military intervention
- Oil price decline eases, benchmarks appear to find temporary bottom
- Oil prices resilient; determined for higher levels
- OPEC rumours are a game changer for Oil benchmarks if confirmed at November meeting
- Q1 commercial crude inventories at highest for 80 years in the US, imports rise
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Stronger Growth Outlook and Global Conflict Drive Oil Prices; Gold Attempts to Pare Losses
- Ukraine
- Ukraine crisis drives Brent Crude higher
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
- WTI and BRENT Crude Diverge
- WTI/Brent decline over the week, both recover ahead of the weekend
- WTI/Brent extend earlier gains throughout the week
Dividend/Income Stock
- Admiral Group Plc H1 Financial Results Comment – 15 August 2014
- Admiral Group Plc Interim Update – 12 November 2014
- Admiral Group Plc; H1 Update – 10 June 2014
- Admiral Group Plc; Trading Update – 17 July 2014
- Beazley Plc – Initiating Coverage; 04 December 2014
- Berkeley Group Holdings Interim Update – 17 September 2014
- Berkeley Group Holdings Plc, Full Year Update – 13 July 2014
- Hiscox Ltd Half Year Update – 22 August 2014
- Hiscox Ltd Interim Update – 18 November 2014
- Hiscox Ltd Q1 Update – 16 April 2014
- Hiscox; a specialist insurer – 07 December 2013
Europe
- A mixed performance from European markets as PMI surveys disappoint; April inflation data the main event for the current week
- All eyes on next week’s ECB meeting, rate cut is the minimum of what is expected
- All Investor Update – 07 November 2014
- Continental financial stability returns to the headlines; drives indices lower on the week
- Continental markets rise following Scottish “No Vote” as Europe breathes a sigh of relief; FOMC also a factor
- CPI Inflation Flash Estimate ignites hope for the euro zone economy
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed markets bounce back as investors and traders call time on the slump; – for now
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Divergent views among EU policymakers accompany divergent economic performance among EU’s top economies
- Diverging growth among Europe’s top economies drives stimulus expectations
- ECB fires up the printing presses as Greeks vote for change in landmark election
- ECB highlights difficulties with QE after it holds rates, remains under pressure to act upon disinflation
- ECB holds rates amidst mixed economic data
- ECB holds rates, warns of action in June; indices outlook remains bullish
- ECB revises growth and inflation forecasts higher as economic data continues to surprise on the upside
- ECB writes history with negative deposit rates; cuts refi rates and announces further stimulus
- Economic data and holes in policy approach continue to highlight challenges facing the ECB
- EU economic data continues to disappoint; Political risks are on the rise
- EU Indices close fractionally lower on the week, poor economic data and Iraq tensions
- EU indices close the week higher on FOMC
- EU inflation surprises to the downside despite higher energy prices and a rebound in German CPI
- Euro continues to appreciate ahead of final inflation number, Draghi intervenes upon perceived threat to inflation mandate
- European data continues to disappoint
- European data drives recovery hopes, potential for further rate cut remains
- European data remains off kilter as developed economies wobble; markets correct on inflation rebound
- European data remains uninspiring ahead of crucial week for the continent
- European Economic Update – 11 August 2014
- European equities continue to push higher as economic data turns positive; waiting on the ECB
- European equities drift lower; Scottish referendum dominates markets across the continent
- European equities fall on Syria strikes; growth divergence also a key driver
- European equities remain buoyant despite mixed economic data
- European equities shrug off new Greek government in favour of easy ECB
- European equities stabilise after last week’s decline
- European equity markets close the week lower on growth concerns
- European equity markets hold onto gains as ECB commences QE; spotlight is back on Greece
- European growth continues to diverge; Spanish equities outperform
- European Horizons Continue to Brighten; Valuations Remain Attractive
- European indices trade sideways on mixed data and airline attack in Ukraine
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- European markets close the week higher on inflation numbers; ECB in focus
- European markets close the week higher on stronger US data and lower inflation for November
- European markets fall at the close on elevated risks emanating from Ukraine; growth stalls
- European markets remain on good form as investors bet on a last minute deal between Greece and creditors
- European markets sustain heavy losses amidst global rout; CNY and US economies also in the spot light
- European markets track western counterparts higher, supported by oil price gains and some brighter spots of economic data
- European Periphery Bond Yields at Four Year Lows
- European PMI’s prompt concern among policy makers; Draghi urges pro-growth measures from governments
- European price pressures continue to weaken, manufacturing and services activity slows further
- European stocks reverse losses despite poor economic data and uncertainty in German Constitutional Court
- Flash Update; European Inflation – 25 November 2014
- French economic data surprises to the upside as investors eye European equity funds
- French Economy Contracts Further as S&P Downgrades EU
- Greece remains a threat, albeit a diminished one, while other European horizons continue to brighten
- Greece’s debt repayment schedule in focus ahead of ECB press conference
- International Horizons – Europe in 2015
- Low EU inflation keeps ECB under pressure as Barclay’s Capital labels European equities “cheap”
- Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Moderate increase in CPI inflation amidst contrasting national data muddies water on interest rate expectations
- Positive economic data drives stocks higher on the week, Draghi reasserts support for economy
- Potential exists for the correction in UK, US and European markets to become significant over the coming weeks
- Ratings agencies upgrade the periphery once more, German data disappoints
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Spread between European periphery bonds and haven notes narrows to 57 basis points as Greece returns to the capital market with oversubscribed 5Yr issue
- Strong Start in Europe for the New Year as Policy Set to Remain Accommodative
- The ECB rides again; cuts rates, announces asset purchases and pledges to do “whatever it takes”
- The horizon brightens over the periphery once again
- Ukraine
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
Gold
- A volatile week for gold
- Commodities Focus – Gold Outlook 2015
- Commodities Set for Rebound in 2014
- Commodity Producers Outlook Uncertain as ALCOA Reports $1.7 Billion Write Down Due to Weak Prices
- Gold Breakes Below $1200, Oil Benchmarks Driven Higher on Growth Outlook
- Gold breaks $1200; falls toward the key $1180 level
- Gold closes flat on the week, despite weekend election in Ukraine and uncertain policy outlook
- Gold closes the week higher as ECB enters uncharted territory
- Gold closes the week lower on better economic data, tests $1280
- Gold closes the week lower, traders disregard Yellen on rates
- Gold closes the week lower; monetary policy, economic data and physical demand in the spotlight
- Gold continues its descent despite ECB action and a fraught international relations over Ukraine
- Gold continues to advance on increasing central bank actions and economic uncertainty
- Gold continues to recover; further upside in doubt as India moves to curb gold imports
- Gold dips on stronger US data and fading concerns over Crimea
- Gold drifts, driven largely by technical action
- Gold fails to sustain a break above resistance at $1244; repositions for another charge
- Gold falls victim to better economic data and the “final taper”
- Gold falls, breaks key level; could have further to go
- Gold gains ground on economic uncertainty and global bond sell off
- Gold gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq and poorer than expected US data
- Gold gains on the week, fails to hold above $1300
- Gold gains on weaker markets, heavy selling of the tech sector and geopolitical risk
- Gold headed for a lower finish; closes below $1300
- Gold higher on the week, potential for further gains exists
- Gold prices extend gains on conflict and downward revisions to US growth expectations
- Gold prices remain volatile as Swiss vote and economic data weigh; China & Japan econs, November payrolls and unemployment from the US in focus
- Gold pulls back after three week rally while oil benchmarks scrape the bottom
- Gold pulls back as confidence returns to markets; investors appear to shrug off Greek vote
- Gold reaches four month high on European uncertainties
- Gold rebounds as Federal Reserve revises economic projections lower
- Gold rebounds, breaks above $1300 on weaker US data; technical picture also improved
- Gold recovers on uncertainties over economic growth & Greece; division emerges among US rate setters
- Gold remains resilient, supported by economic and political risk
- Gold Remains Volatile
- Gold resilient against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and political risk; rallies on Greece
- Gold resilient; US employment figures potentially a game changer for the metal
- Gold retreats in line with US treasuries for the week on prospect of US economic rebound; meek diplomatic response to Ukraine/Crimea
- Gold retreats to $1280, potential for a correction to the upside over the coming week
- Gold reverses decline on sharp rise in US unemployment and violence in Ukraine
- Gold reverses losses on new emerging markets unease
- Gold reverses losses, threatens resistance at $1254, WTI climbs
- Gold rises on escalating crises in Ukraine and middle east
- Gold rises on resurging risks; increased risk aversion among investors
- Gold rounds off a positive week on slower payrolls growth
- Gold sees out a turbulent week as geopolitical risks and mixed economic data prevail; demand falls in Q2
- Gold set to round off 1st month of gains since February – follows a volatile week
- Gold the main benefactor of the week’s losses for equities and US dollar fx
- Gold under pressure as Kiev government elected, aligns with Europe and takes a stand against Russia
- Gold under renewed pressure on Fed tapering
- Gold ventures below $1300, turns on Ukraine
- Gold Volatile, WTI and Brent Crude Converge
- Gold volatility continues into the new week, prices now under pressure following Janet Yellen testimony and Russian U-turn on Ukraine
- Gold volatility picks up as divergent growth and reawakening of Ukraine crisis wrong foot investors
- Gold, Oil and Natural Gas begin the week sharply higher on Ukraine
- Gold’s expedition north of $1330 proves short lived; collapses at the opening of Monday’s London session
- Grexit risks are rising, which should be supportive for gold over the coming days and weeks
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Stronger Growth Outlook and Global Conflict Drive Oil Prices; Gold Attempts to Pare Losses
- Threat of another prolonged conflict outweighed by positive economic outlook and mon-pol transition; gold remains under pressure
- Ukraine
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
Investment Trust
- Fidelity European Values Investment Trust Plc (FEV.L) – 30th April 2014
- Fidelity European Values Trust Plc – 15 January 2015
- Fidelity European Values Trust Plc (FEV.L) Interim Update – 05 October 2014
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc – 15 January 2015
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc – 29th April 2014
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc; Updating Price Target and Trading Guidance – 08 September 2014
Japan
- A positive start to the year for Japanese equity markets; yen rebounds as markets begin to price in a BOJ that remains on hold throughout the year
- A quiet week for JPY econ data sees NIKKEI track global counterparts higher
- Abe claims landslide victory at elections amidst a disappointing overall turnout; “a contest of one”
- Asia Markets Buoyant, Japan Confirms $182 Billion Spending Package, China Manufacturing Up
- Asia Markets Resilient, Barclay's Capital Sees NIKKEI at 22,000, Shanghai Composite Index One to Watch Through 2014
- BOJ Governor encourages confidence in the Abe government fiscal program; declares Japan reform and recovery as “on track”
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Downside risks to inflation force Bank Of Japan into action; GPIF dumps bonds, increases allocation to equities
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- GPIF Chairman supports more diverse asset allocation for Japan’s largest pension fund
- International Horizons – Japan in 2015
- Japan Data Pushes NIKKEI to a Six Year High; Notable Growth in CPI, Average Earnings and Retail Sales
- Japan inflation set to remain at moderately reduced level for July; likelihood of stimulus increases
- Japan Price Pressures Start to Increase
- Japan slips into recession in the Q3; pressure upon Shinzo Abe increases as GDP figures prove a game changer for the Japan play
- Japanese business confidence reaches an 18 month high in Q2; wage pressures seen around the corner
- Japanese credit rating cut as doubts mount over fiscal reform plans in wake of tax hike delay
- Japanese economic contraction deeper than anticipated; data revised to the downside
- Japanese economic growth revised lower for the second quarter, BOJ provides gloomy update on economy; holds out hope for remainder of the year
- Japanese economy posts steepest quarterly contraction since 2009; economy shrinks 1.7% in Q2
- Japanese GDP under performs against expectations, NIKKEI gains as traders bet on further stimulus
- Japanese markets resilient, Chinese stocks continue to fall
- Japanese policy makers see broad and stable improvement across all regions; economic data supports a brighter outlook
- NIKKEI carries out renewed assault on the 20,000 level as economy muddles through
- NIKKEI closes higher on the week despite concerns over next week’s sales tax increase
- NIKKEI closes the week lower again, follows in the footsteps of international counterparts
- NIKKEI drops on emerging market concerns as foreign investors flee
- NIKKEI extends its decline as correction deepens, potential for further fall to 13,000 exists from a technical perspective
- NIKKEI falls to 14,000 as EM concerns continue to spook investors in Asia markets and doubts over tax rises increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week as average earnings increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week; BOJ vigilant to a deterioration in economic conditions
- NIKKEI posts weekly decline; Abe announces corporate tax cuts and indecision over consumption tax increase 2
- NIKKEI Pulls Back, Outlook Remains Bullish as Chinese Stocks Declline Further
- NIKKEI pushes northwards as investors bet on more stimulus from the BOJ
- NIKKEI reaches eight week high on upward revision to GDP, GPIF speculation increases
- NIKKEI remains buoyant, breaks through to a 15 year high in April
- NIKKEI remains suppressed following last week’s close lower; BOJ meeting minutes in focus
- NIKKEI Sees off Best Year for Four Decades
- NIKKEI sheds 4.8% over the course of the week; tracks global equities lower
- NIKKEI tracks developed market indices to a lower close on the week; unemployment falls to 16 year low
- NIKKEI tracks global equities lower throughout the week on US data; JPY economic contraction expected for Q2
- NIKKEI trades sideways following mixed data and attack on commercial airliner over Ukraine
- OECD official urges action on JPY inflation target, government revises down economic outlook
- Outlook for Japanese economy in 2015 remains bright
- Positive signs in Japan following sales tax increase
- Raft of positive economic data fails to excite the NIKKEI, index gains on the week but at a moderate pace; April in focus
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Shinzo Abe defers sales tax increase, dissolves parliament and calls for snap elections
- Ukraine
- Weaker Yen and Stronger Economic data see Japan Close Out the Year on a High
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
Macro Timeline
- 08 August 2014 – UK Economy continues to accelerate, driven by stronger services and firmer construction output
- 08 August 2014 – US Economy gathers momentum
- A formative week for UK investors as FOMC press conference spooks markets; Ukraine/Crimea fades into the background
- A mixed performance from European markets as PMI surveys disappoint; April inflation data the main event for the current week
- A mixed performance from global equity markets last week as US payrolls growth accelerates, ECB QE commences and divergence remains the key theme
- A positive start to the year for Japanese equity markets; yen rebounds as markets begin to price in a BOJ that remains on hold throughout the year
- A quiet week for JPY econ data sees NIKKEI track global counterparts higher
- A quiet week in terms of UK economic data; manufacturing slips
- A shoddy performance from developed market equities as risk returns to the table
- A strong performance from US markets as ECB fires up the printing presses; all eyes revert to Greece and FOMC
- A volatile week for gold
- A volatile week for UK and US equities; retail sales miss estimates, US inflation awakens
- Abe claims landslide victory at elections amidst a disappointing overall turnout; “a contest of one”
- All eyes on next week’s ECB meeting, rate cut is the minimum of what is expected
- All Investor Update – 07 November 2014
- An event filled week for Chinese premier Xi Jingping; equities continue their ascent as countdown to mutual access begins
- Another downward revision to Q1 growth weighs on equity markets
- Another round of UK PMI’s underwhelm
- Asia Markets Buoyant, Japan Confirms $182 Billion Spending Package, China Manufacturing Up
- Asia Markets Resilient, Barclay's Capital Sees NIKKEI at 22,000, Shanghai Composite Index One to Watch Through 2014
- Bank of England signals lower for longer; FTSE 100 breaks back above 6,600
- BOJ Governor encourages confidence in the Abe government fiscal program; declares Japan reform and recovery as “on track”
- Brent / WTI close the week higher
- Brent / WTI turns a corner
- Brent and WTI crude fall to five year low with little respite in sight
- Brent crude and WTI hold ground above $60 level as inventories drop and rig count falls further
- Brent crude bounces off $77 level, WTI also rises moderately
- Brent crude clings onto some of its gains as WTI heads toward new lows
- Brent Crude declines on increased OPEC output, WTI falters
- Brent crude falls on the week, WTI poised for a decline as well
- Brent Crude recovers earlier sell off, Crimea the main driver
- Brent looks set to post a flat performance for the week; WTI declines
- Brent/ WTI pull back from peaks, despite gains by insurgents in Iraq
- Brent/WTI Outlook remains positive despite market turmoil
- Brent/WTI sink as crises recede; rising supply a factor
- Brent/WTI spread remains compressed
- Brent/WTI spread widen as Brent trades sideways and WTI remains under pressure
- Brent/WTI spread widens
- Central bank takes centre stage
- China data remains mixed; inflation rises as investment falls to a decade long low
- China Growth Stable Throughout 2013, Equities Under Perform
- China inflation falls to lowest level since 2012; President announces need to adjust to “new normal”
- China lowers growth target, Premier states that policy makers “should focus on more than just the growth rate”
- China on the back foot from the outset this week as slow down seen accelerating
- China policy makers reiterate faith in the economy; see progress coming slowly
- China reaffirms growth target at 7.5%, corporate debt default gives bond market the jitters
- China’s SSE Index bucks the global trend; extends gains
- Chinese CPI weakness prompts concerns over Q1 GDP next week, SSE Index rises as traders continue to bet on stimulus
- Chinese economic indicators head south again during July; equity market continues to rally
- Chinese equities buck the global trend once again; hold ground gained earlier
- Chinese equities rally hard ahead of GDP data; hard landing and default fears recede
- Chinese industrial production slows, inflation cools; equities continue to advance
- Chinese inflation dips further, industrial production and manufacturing weaken; no real change to our outlook
- Chinese manufacturing rebounds during May; PMI prints highest number for 2014
- Chinese markets close lower after volatile week – follows 20% gain over five months
- Chinese markets hold ground following National Day bank holidays; trade surplus narrows during September
- Chinese policy makers cut rates again to fend off disinflation and deflation
- Chinese policy makers cut rates for the third time in six months, further cuts likely in the months ahead
- Chinese policy makers to stay the course on re balancing the economy
- Chinese stocks appear to top out as regulator hints at tightening margin trading rules; PBOC cuts reserve requirements
- Chinese stocks continue to advance, supported by stabilising conditions at home, higher corporate earnings and hopes of deregulation
- Chinese Stocks Out of Favour, Hit Longest Run of Losses in 19 Years on Liquidity Crunch
- Chinese stocks post a partial recovery on better than expected GDP data
- Chinese stocks push higher following New Year holiday; Indian Prelim GDP at 4.7%
- Chinese stocks resilient following new year, higher than expected trade surplus stokes concerns over “hot money” flows
- Chinese stocks steady in thin New Year trade despite global sell off
- Chinese trade balance slips as world awaits inflation and industrial production data; SSE Comp tops 3,000
- Chinese trade surplus rises on higher exports, SSE Index extends rally
- CNY equities close fractionally higher on firmer economic outlook; Ukraine weighs in final session
- Commodities Focus – Crude Oil in 2015
- Commodities Focus – Gold Outlook 2015
- Commodities Set for Rebound in 2014
- Commodity Producers Outlook Uncertain as ALCOA Reports $1.7 Billion Write Down Due to Weak Prices
- Continental financial stability returns to the headlines; drives indices lower on the week
- Continental markets rise following Scottish “No Vote” as Europe breathes a sigh of relief; FOMC also a factor
- CPI Inflation Flash Estimate ignites hope for the euro zone economy
- Crude benchmarks close another week lower on rising supply and concerns over demand
- Crude benchmarks fall to a new multi year low in the wake of OPEC decision to leave output unchanged
- Crude benchmarks stabilise on middle east conflict, OPEC seen maintaining current production for the remainder of 2014
- Crude benchmarks turn on Ukraine and stop start Libyan supply; range bound trading ahead
- Crude benchmarks under pressure once again as fears of OPEC price war escalate
- Crude falls on further increases to supply; market awaits OPEC action
- Crude oil benchmarks fall on rising supply and calmer Ukraine; spike on new sanctions
- Crude Oil benchmarks remain under pressure
- Crude oil closes the week lower again, despite increase in net long exposure of investors
- Crude oil remains under pressure; uncertainty abounds
- Crude prices break from six weeks of losses on likelihood of OPEC action
- Crude prices hold onto gains as rig counts fall further in North America
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed market indices under pressure throughout the week as tech sell off extends to the wider market
- Developed markets bounce back as investors and traders call time on the slump; – for now
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Developed markets close first week of gains since pre-Scottish referendum
- Developed Markets Retreat Ahead of US Data
- Dialling back our expectations for FOMC action and for the US dollar
- Divergent views among EU policymakers accompany divergent economic performance among EU’s top economies
- Diverging growth among Europe’s top economies drives stimulus expectations
- Downside risks to inflation force Bank Of Japan into action; GPIF dumps bonds, increases allocation to equities
- ECB fires up the printing presses as Greeks vote for change in landmark election
- ECB highlights difficulties with QE after it holds rates, remains under pressure to act upon disinflation
- ECB holds rates amidst mixed economic data
- ECB holds rates, warns of action in June; indices outlook remains bullish
- ECB revises growth and inflation forecasts higher as economic data continues to surprise on the upside
- ECB writes history with negative deposit rates; cuts refi rates and announces further stimulus
- Economic data and holes in policy approach continue to highlight challenges facing the ECB
- Equities Continue to Fall as Budget Deal and Better Economic Data Stock Tapering Concerns
- Equity markets push higher despite mixed data
- EU economic data continues to disappoint; Political risks are on the rise
- EU Indices close fractionally lower on the week, poor economic data and Iraq tensions
- EU indices close the week higher on FOMC
- EU inflation surprises to the downside despite higher energy prices and a rebound in German CPI
- Euro continues to appreciate ahead of final inflation number, Draghi intervenes upon perceived threat to inflation mandate
- Euro-zone banks return to center stage, UK economic outlook brightest among G4 economies
- European data continues to disappoint
- European data drives recovery hopes, potential for further rate cut remains
- European data remains off kilter as developed economies wobble; markets correct on inflation rebound
- European data remains uninspiring ahead of crucial week for the continent
- European Economic Update – 11 August 2014
- European equities continue to push higher as economic data turns positive; waiting on the ECB
- European equities drift lower; Scottish referendum dominates markets across the continent
- European equities fall on Syria strikes; growth divergence also a key driver
- European equities remain buoyant despite mixed economic data
- European equities shrug off new Greek government in favour of easy ECB
- European equities stabilise after last week’s decline
- European equity markets close the week lower on growth concerns
- European equity markets hold onto gains as ECB commences QE; spotlight is back on Greece
- European growth continues to diverge; Spanish equities outperform
- European Horizons Continue to Brighten; Valuations Remain Attractive
- European indices trade sideways on mixed data and airline attack in Ukraine
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- European markets close the week higher on inflation numbers; ECB in focus
- European markets close the week higher on stronger US data and lower inflation for November
- European markets fall at the close on elevated risks emanating from Ukraine; growth stalls
- European markets remain on good form as investors bet on a last minute deal between Greece and creditors
- European markets sustain heavy losses amidst global rout; CNY and US economies also in the spot light
- European markets track western counterparts higher, supported by oil price gains and some brighter spots of economic data
- European Periphery Bond Yields at Four Year Lows
- European PMI’s prompt concern among policy makers; Draghi urges pro-growth measures from governments
- European price pressures continue to weaken, manufacturing and services activity slows further
- European stocks reverse losses despite poor economic data and uncertainty in German Constitutional Court
- Fed Tapering Heralds End of an Era
- Fitch Ratings affirms UK credit score as Osborne unveils budget for business
- Flash Update; European Inflation – 25 November 2014
- FOMC likely to continue tapering despite mixed economic data
- FOMC press conference spooks markets; investors shrug off Ukraine/Crimea
- FOMC remains on track for 2015 rate rise despite that the US economy appears to have tripped over itself
- FOMC revises downward US growth outlook, continues to taper; UK recovery remains in place
- FOMC speaks of normalising policy, markets achieve new records
- FOMC to continue tapering as US data rebound, strong performance from UK economic data
- French economic data surprises to the upside as investors eye European equity funds
- French Economy Contracts Further as S&P Downgrades EU
- FTSE 100 and Dow Jones close the week lower on Iraq unrest and Obama threats
- FTSE 100 and UK economy close out Q1 with a positive week
- FTSE 100 appears to have bottomed, dismal payrolls figures from the US could provide a boost
- FTSE 100 closes the week lower; bucks global trend as OPEC decision weighs on oil firms
- FTSE 100 holds above record highs on ECB easing, higher oil prices and Chinese rate cuts
- FTSE 100 outperforms DOW, supported by Merger and Acquisition speculation and EU inflation; US unemployment falls to 6.3%
- FTSE 100 reaches new record on rumours of HSBC exit from the UK; reported to be considering sale of UK division
- FTSE 100 strengthens throughout the week on expectations of better US data; correction in UK PMI’s continues
- FTSE heads to weekly decline on renewed interest rate discussion, Presidential vote in Ukraine and EU elections; risk off
- FTSE outperforms on better than expected Chinese growth and ECB’s belated donning of the funny money hat
- General election result is good news for both markets & the economy over the near – medium term
- Global equities correct sharply on Ukraine
- Global equities step backwards on heightened concerns over emerging markets
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- Gold Breakes Below $1200, Oil Benchmarks Driven Higher on Growth Outlook
- Gold breaks $1200; falls toward the key $1180 level
- Gold closes flat on the week, despite weekend election in Ukraine and uncertain policy outlook
- Gold closes the week higher as ECB enters uncharted territory
- Gold closes the week lower on better economic data, tests $1280
- Gold closes the week lower, traders disregard Yellen on rates
- Gold closes the week lower; monetary policy, economic data and physical demand in the spotlight
- Gold continues its descent despite ECB action and a fraught international relations over Ukraine
- Gold continues to advance on increasing central bank actions and economic uncertainty
- Gold continues to recover; further upside in doubt as India moves to curb gold imports
- Gold dips on stronger US data and fading concerns over Crimea
- Gold drifts, driven largely by technical action
- Gold fails to sustain a break above resistance at $1244; repositions for another charge
- Gold falls victim to better economic data and the “final taper”
- Gold falls, breaks key level; could have further to go
- Gold gains ground on economic uncertainty and global bond sell off
- Gold gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq and poorer than expected US data
- Gold gains on the week, fails to hold above $1300
- Gold gains on weaker markets, heavy selling of the tech sector and geopolitical risk
- Gold headed for a lower finish; closes below $1300
- Gold higher on the week, potential for further gains exists
- Gold prices extend gains on conflict and downward revisions to US growth expectations
- Gold prices remain volatile as Swiss vote and economic data weigh; China & Japan econs, November payrolls and unemployment from the US in focus
- Gold pulls back after three week rally while oil benchmarks scrape the bottom
- Gold pulls back as confidence returns to markets; investors appear to shrug off Greek vote
- Gold reaches four month high on European uncertainties
- Gold rebounds as Federal Reserve revises economic projections lower
- Gold rebounds, breaks above $1300 on weaker US data; technical picture also improved
- Gold recovers on uncertainties over economic growth & Greece; division emerges among US rate setters
- Gold remains resilient, supported by economic and political risk
- Gold Remains Volatile
- Gold resilient against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and political risk; rallies on Greece
- Gold resilient; US employment figures potentially a game changer for the metal
- Gold retreats in line with US treasuries for the week on prospect of US economic rebound; meek diplomatic response to Ukraine/Crimea
- Gold retreats to $1280, potential for a correction to the upside over the coming week
- Gold reverses decline on sharp rise in US unemployment and violence in Ukraine
- Gold reverses losses on new emerging markets unease
- Gold reverses losses, threatens resistance at $1254, WTI climbs
- Gold rises on escalating crises in Ukraine and middle east
- Gold rises on resurging risks; increased risk aversion among investors
- Gold rounds off a positive week on slower payrolls growth
- Gold sees out a turbulent week as geopolitical risks and mixed economic data prevail; demand falls in Q2
- Gold set to round off 1st month of gains since February – follows a volatile week
- Gold the main benefactor of the week’s losses for equities and US dollar fx
- Gold under pressure as Kiev government elected, aligns with Europe and takes a stand against Russia
- Gold under renewed pressure on Fed tapering
- Gold ventures below $1300, turns on Ukraine
- Gold Volatile, WTI and Brent Crude Converge
- Gold volatility continues into the new week, prices now under pressure following Janet Yellen testimony and Russian U-turn on Ukraine
- Gold volatility picks up as divergent growth and reawakening of Ukraine crisis wrong foot investors
- Gold, Oil and Natural Gas begin the week sharply higher on Ukraine
- Gold’s expedition north of $1330 proves short lived; collapses at the opening of Monday’s London session
- GPIF Chairman supports more diverse asset allocation for Japan’s largest pension fund
- Greece remains a threat, albeit a diminished one, while other European horizons continue to brighten
- Greece’s debt repayment schedule in focus ahead of ECB press conference
- Grexit risks are rising, which should be supportive for gold over the coming days and weeks
- Heavy downgrades to Chinese growth forecasts add to pressure upon markets
- International Horizons – China in 2015
- International Horizons – Japan in 2015
- International Horizons – Europe in 2015
- International Horizons – US Economy and Markets
- Iraq concerns recede; oil prices ease
- Japan Data Pushes NIKKEI to a Six Year High; Notable Growth in CPI, Average Earnings and Retail Sales
- Japan inflation set to remain at moderately reduced level for July; likelihood of stimulus increases
- Japan Price Pressures Start to Increase
- Japan slips into recession in the Q3; pressure upon Shinzo Abe increases as GDP figures prove a game changer for the Japan play
- Japanese business confidence reaches an 18 month high in Q2; wage pressures seen around the corner
- Japanese credit rating cut as doubts mount over fiscal reform plans in wake of tax hike delay
- Japanese economic contraction deeper than anticipated; data revised to the downside
- Japanese economic growth revised lower for the second quarter, BOJ provides gloomy update on economy; holds out hope for remainder of the year
- Japanese economy posts steepest quarterly contraction since 2009; economy shrinks 1.7% in Q2
- Japanese GDP under performs against expectations, NIKKEI gains as traders bet on further stimulus
- Japanese markets resilient, Chinese stocks continue to fall
- Japanese policy makers see broad and stable improvement across all regions; economic data supports a brighter outlook
- Low EU inflation keeps ECB under pressure as Barclay’s Capital labels European equities “cheap”
- Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Mixed data ahead of a big week for the US economy
- Moderate increase in CPI inflation amidst contrasting national data muddies water on interest rate expectations
- NIKKEI carries out renewed assault on the 20,000 level as economy muddles through
- NIKKEI closes higher on the week despite concerns over next week’s sales tax increase
- NIKKEI closes the week lower again, follows in the footsteps of international counterparts
- NIKKEI drops on emerging market concerns as foreign investors flee
- NIKKEI extends its decline as correction deepens, potential for further fall to 13,000 exists from a technical perspective
- NIKKEI falls to 14,000 as EM concerns continue to spook investors in Asia markets and doubts over tax rises increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week as average earnings increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week; BOJ vigilant to a deterioration in economic conditions
- NIKKEI posts weekly decline; Abe announces corporate tax cuts and indecision over consumption tax increase 2
- NIKKEI Pulls Back, Outlook Remains Bullish as Chinese Stocks Declline Further
- NIKKEI pushes northwards as investors bet on more stimulus from the BOJ
- NIKKEI reaches eight week high on upward revision to GDP, GPIF speculation increases
- NIKKEI remains buoyant, breaks through to a 15 year high in April
- NIKKEI remains suppressed following last week’s close lower; BOJ meeting minutes in focus
- NIKKEI Sees off Best Year for Four Decades
- NIKKEI sheds 4.8% over the course of the week; tracks global equities lower
- NIKKEI tracks developed market indices to a lower close on the week; unemployment falls to 16 year low
- NIKKEI tracks global equities lower throughout the week on US data; JPY economic contraction expected for Q2
- NIKKEI trades sideways following mixed data and attack on commercial airliner over Ukraine
- No new information in Janet Yellen’s testimony last week, focus is now on payrolls and unemployment data
- Nominal wages fall in the UK, despite strengthening growth momentum
- North American oil stocks rise rapidly on higher imports and increased production, WTI / Brent close lower on the week
- OECD official urges action on JPY inflation target, government revises down economic outlook
- Oil benchmarks continue to advance, potential for further gains exists
- Oil benchmarks continue to fall on rising supply; shrugs off better economic data
- Oil benchmarks drift lower on the week
- Oil benchmarks driven higher over the week, poised for further gains
- Oil benchmarks fall on poorer than expected economic data and rising supply; geopolitical risk offers scope for recovery
- Oil benchmarks gain on reports that “confirm” Russian involvement in Ukraine; Kiev forces recede ground to rebels while middle east spirals further out of control
- Oil benchmarks recover ahead of the weekend on threat of further western sanctions
- Oil benchmarks remain well supported on lower output volumes
- Oil benchmarks see out another volatile week
- Oil closes the week lower despite better economic data; driven by rising supply
- Oil gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq, US threatens military intervention
- Oil price decline eases, benchmarks appear to find temporary bottom
- Oil prices resilient; determined for higher levels
- OPEC rumours are a game changer for Oil benchmarks if confirmed at November meeting
- Outlook for Japanese economy in 2015 remains bright
- PBOC announces deposit reserve cut of 50 basis points as part of State Council’s “targeted stimulus” measures
- PBOC moves to support growth, cuts rates on low inflation and increasing economic uncertainty
- Politburo remains on high alert to risks, maintains current stance of fiscal and monetary policy; focus on reforms
- Positive economic data drives stocks higher on the week, Draghi reasserts support for economy
- Positive signs in Japan following sales tax increase
- Potential exists for the correction in UK, US and European markets to become significant over the coming weeks
- Q1 commercial crude inventories at highest for 80 years in the US, imports rise
- Q4 UK GDP confirmed at 0.7%, FTSE 100 continues to threaten new all time high
- Raft of positive economic data fails to excite the NIKKEI, index gains on the week but at a moderate pace; April in focus
- Ratings agencies upgrade the periphery once more, German data disappoints
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Scottish referendum dominates both markets and headlines
- Scottish referendum takes centre stage in the UK again; FOMC drives US markets higher
- Shanghai Composite Attempts a Partial Recovery Following Liquidity Injections by the PBOC; Chinese Premier Encourages Investor Protection Measures in Push to Aide Financial Innovation
- Shinzo Abe defers sales tax increase, dissolves parliament and calls for snap elections
- Spread between European periphery bonds and haven notes narrows to 57 basis points as Greece returns to the capital market with oversubscribed 5Yr issue
- SSE index drops amidst quiet week for economic data
- SSE Index drops as manufacturing activity contracts further
- SSE Index rises from 6 week low despite lower confidence
- Strong Q2 growth in the UK sees IMF upgrade economic outlook for the economy; US economic horizon brightens
- Strong retail sales figures support western indices
- Strong Start in Europe for the New Year as Policy Set to Remain Accommodative
- Strong wage growth contradicts FOMC mantra of slack in the labour market
- Stronger Growth Outlook and Global Conflict Drive Oil Prices; Gold Attempts to Pare Losses
- Taper to continue despite mixed messages in jobs numbers
- The ECB rides again; cuts rates, announces asset purchases and pledges to do “whatever it takes”
- The horizon brightens over the periphery once again
- Threat of another prolonged conflict outweighed by positive economic outlook and mon-pol transition; gold remains under pressure
- Two MPC voting members capitulate, call for higher rates
- UK & US Economic Update – 02 October 2014
- UK & US Equity markets rebound sharply as investors bet on lower for longer – 24 March 2015
- UK and US economic data remains mixed, begins to divide opinions on growth
- UK and US economic data remains mixed, begins to divide opinions on growth
- UK and US economies rebound during June
- UK and US Indices under pressure throughout the week as sell off in tech extends to the wider market
- UK construction – six year peak!
- UK economic data underwhelms; US employment numbers extend last month’s gains
- UK Economic Update – The UK Economy in a Rising Rate Environment
- UK employment and earnings indicators extend gains in April as BOE signals it will look through “temporary” disinflation
- UK equities remain close to record highs on stronger oil and prospect of a Greek deal
- UK equity markets rally on oil rebound as PMI surveys top estimates
- UK fundamentals continue to improve; week’s data does little to alter the interest rate outlook
- UK home builders hammered on Carney speech
- UK industry activity continues to build momentum, external demand slips in August
- UK inflation data in focus, average earnings and unemployment figures due at the close of the week
- UK Inflation drops below 2 % target, unemployment ticks upwards; reinforces argument for low interest rates
- UK inflation drops to another record low as FTSE 100 falls on concerns over monetary policy
- UK inflation falls below zero for the first time since 1960
- UK interest rate rise “drawing closer” – Mark Carney
- UK Investor Focus – 2015 Outlook
- UK Outlook Remains Broadly Positive Going into the New Year
- UK PMI surveys rebound in January, concerns over Greece begin to ease in the new week
- UK PMI’s post some positive numbers, growth to remain robust into the close of Q4
- UK unemployment remains low throughout February as average earnings increase
- Ukraine
- Ukraine crisis drives Brent Crude higher
- US consumption data remains weak as households fortify balance sheets ahead of an eventual FOMC lift off
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US durable goods orders collapse, GDP revised sharply higher; equities fall
- US economic data continues to point toward a floundering economy
- US economic data indicates a strong start to Q4; equity markets reach record highs once again
- US economic growth gaining momentum while capacity is drawn down fast; equity markets continue to advance
- US economic growth revised higher for previous quarter; data continues to point toward a strong start to fourth quarter
- US economic outlook remains positive; above trend growth in Q2
- US economic signals remain mixed; policy makers attuned to risks
- US economy continues to gather momentum despite an August slump in payrolls
- US economy remains on course for interest rate hike in Q2/Q3
- US employment data takes the market by surprise, reinforces likelihood of a H1 rate increase from the Fed
- US equity markets close the week higher on oil price bounce and a strong payrolls report
- US GDP revised downward, unemployment claims rise
- US GDP under performs against expectations, no significant news from the UK ahead of next week’s PMI data
- US Growth Momentum Likely to Improve Throughout 2014
- US inflation cools, Fed minutes see policy doves holding sway; rate expectations begin to recede
- US markets close out Q1 with a positive week
- US markets fall as Fed indicates that it will push ahead with rate hikes, despite a cooling economy
- US officials blame the weather man as non-farm payrolls growth rebounds
- US policy makers split on rates ahead of a big week in terms of economic data
- US retail sales miss the mark, producer prices also ease
- US stocks higher as Yellen comes under pressure in Congress
- US unemployment rate falls to six year, however…
- Weaker Yen and Stronger Economic data see Japan Close Out the Year on a High
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
- Western markets set to come under pressure as EU and US prepare sanctions against Russia, earnings and GDP numbers in focus
- WTI and BRENT Crude Diverge
- WTI/Brent decline over the week, both recover ahead of the weekend
- WTI/Brent extend earlier gains throughout the week
Macros
- 08 August 2014 – UK Economy continues to accelerate, driven by stronger services and firmer construction output
- 08 August 2014 – US Economy gathers momentum
- A quiet week for JPY econ data sees NIKKEI track global counterparts higher
- A quiet week in terms of UK economic data; manufacturing slips
- A shoddy performance from developed market equities as risk returns to the table
- A volatile week for gold
- Abe claims landslide victory at elections amidst a disappointing overall turnout; “a contest of one”
- All eyes on next week’s ECB meeting, rate cut is the minimum of what is expected
- All Investor Update – 07 November 2014
- An event filled week for Chinese premier Xi Jingping; equities continue their ascent as countdown to mutual access begins
- Another downward revision to Q1 growth weighs on equity markets
- Another round of UK PMI’s underwhelm
- Asia Markets Buoyant, Japan Confirms $182 Billion Spending Package, China Manufacturing Up
- Asia Markets Resilient, Barclay's Capital Sees NIKKEI at 22,000, Shanghai Composite Index One to Watch Through 2014
- Bank of England signals lower for longer; FTSE 100 breaks back above 6,600
- BOJ Governor encourages confidence in the Abe government fiscal program; declares Japan reform and recovery as “on track”
- Brent / WTI close the week higher
- Brent / WTI turns a corner
- Brent and WTI crude fall to five year low with little respite in sight
- Brent crude bounces off $77 level, WTI also rises moderately
- Brent Crude declines on increased OPEC output, WTI falters
- Brent crude falls on the week, WTI poised for a decline as well
- Brent Crude recovers earlier sell off, Crimea the main driver
- Brent looks set to post a flat performance for the week; WTI declines
- Brent/ WTI pull back from peaks, despite gains by insurgents in Iraq
- Brent/WTI Outlook remains positive despite market turmoil
- Brent/WTI sink as crises recede; rising supply a factor
- Brent/WTI spread remains compressed
- Brent/WTI spread widens
- Central bank takes centre stage
- China data remains mixed; inflation rises as investment falls to a decade long low
- China Growth Stable Throughout 2013, Equities Under Perform
- China inflation falls to lowest level since 2012; President announces need to adjust to “new normal”
- China on the back foot from the outset this week as slow down seen accelerating
- China policy makers reiterate faith in the economy; see progress coming slowly
- China reaffirms growth target at 7.5%, corporate debt default gives bond market the jitters
- China’s SSE Index bucks the global trend; extends gains
- Chinese CPI weakness prompts concerns over Q1 GDP next week, SSE Index rises as traders continue to bet on stimulus
- Chinese economic indicators head south again during July; equity market continues to rally
- Chinese equities buck the global trend once again; hold ground gained earlier
- Chinese equities rally hard ahead of GDP data; hard landing and default fears recede
- Chinese industrial production slows, inflation cools; equities continue to advance
- Chinese inflation dips further, industrial production and manufacturing weaken; no real change to our outlook
- Chinese manufacturing rebounds during May; PMI prints highest number for 2014
- Chinese markets close lower after volatile week – follows 20% gain over five months
- Chinese markets hold ground following National Day bank holidays; trade surplus narrows during September
- Chinese policy makers to stay the course on re balancing the economy
- Chinese stocks continue to advance, supported by stabilising conditions at home, higher corporate earnings and hopes of deregulation
- Chinese Stocks Out of Favour, Hit Longest Run of Losses in 19 Years on Liquidity Crunch
- Chinese stocks post a partial recovery on better than expected GDP data
- Chinese stocks push higher following New Year holiday; Indian Prelim GDP at 4.7%
- Chinese stocks resilient following new year, higher than expected trade surplus stokes concerns over “hot money” flows
- Chinese stocks steady in thin New Year trade despite global sell off
- Chinese trade balance slips as world awaits inflation and industrial production data; SSE Comp tops 3,000
- Chinese trade surplus rises on higher exports, SSE Index extends rally
- CNY equities close fractionally higher on firmer economic outlook; Ukraine weighs in final session
- Commodities Focus – Crude Oil in 2015
- Commodities Focus – Gold Outlook 2015
- Commodities Set for Rebound in 2014
- Commodity Producers Outlook Uncertain as ALCOA Reports $1.7 Billion Write Down Due to Weak Prices
- Continental financial stability returns to the headlines; drives indices lower on the week
- Continental markets rise following Scottish “No Vote” as Europe breathes a sigh of relief; FOMC also a factor
- CPI Inflation Flash Estimate ignites hope for the euro zone economy
- Crude benchmarks close another week lower on rising supply and concerns over demand
- Crude benchmarks fall to a new multi year low in the wake of OPEC decision to leave output unchanged
- Crude benchmarks stabilise on middle east conflict, OPEC seen maintaining current production for the remainder of 2014
- Crude benchmarks turn on Ukraine and stop start Libyan supply; range bound trading ahead
- Crude benchmarks under pressure once again as fears of OPEC price war escalate
- Crude falls on further increases to supply; market awaits OPEC action
- Crude oil benchmarks fall on rising supply and calmer Ukraine; spike on new sanctions
- Crude Oil benchmarks remain under pressure
- Crude oil closes the week lower again, despite increase in net long exposure of investors
- Crude oil remains under pressure; uncertainty abounds
- Crude prices break from six weeks of losses on likelihood of OPEC action
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed market indices under pressure throughout the week as tech sell off extends to the wider market
- Developed markets bounce back as investors and traders call time on the slump; – for now
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Developed markets close first week of gains since pre-Scottish referendum
- Developed Markets Retreat Ahead of US Data
- Divergent views among EU policymakers accompany divergent economic performance among EU’s top economies
- Diverging growth among Europe’s top economies drives stimulus expectations
- Downside risks to inflation force Bank Of Japan into action; GPIF dumps bonds, increases allocation to equities
- ECB highlights difficulties with QE after it holds rates, remains under pressure to act upon disinflation
- ECB holds rates amidst mixed economic data
- ECB holds rates, warns of action in June; indices outlook remains bullish
- ECB writes history with negative deposit rates; cuts refi rates and announces further stimulus
- Economic data and holes in policy approach continue to highlight challenges facing the ECB
- Equities Continue to Fall as Budget Deal and Better Economic Data Stock Tapering Concerns
- Equity markets push higher despite mixed data
- EU economic data continues to disappoint; Political risks are on the rise
- EU Indices close fractionally lower on the week, poor economic data and Iraq tensions
- EU indices close the week higher on FOMC
- EU inflation surprises to the downside despite higher energy prices and a rebound in German CPI
- Euro continues to appreciate ahead of final inflation number, Draghi intervenes upon perceived threat to inflation mandate
- Euro-zone banks return to center stage, UK economic outlook brightest among G4 economies
- European data continues to disappoint
- European data drives recovery hopes, potential for further rate cut remains
- European data remains uninspiring ahead of crucial week for the continent
- European Economic Update – 11 August 2014
- European equities drift lower; Scottish referendum dominates markets across the continent
- European equities fall on Syria strikes; growth divergence also a key driver
- European equities stabilise after last week’s decline
- European equity markets close the week lower on growth concerns
- European growth continues to diverge; Spanish equities outperform
- European Horizons Continue to Brighten; Valuations Remain Attractive
- European indices trade sideways on mixed data and airline attack in Ukraine
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- European markets close the week higher on inflation numbers; ECB in focus
- European markets close the week higher on stronger US data and lower inflation for November
- European markets fall at the close on elevated risks emanating from Ukraine; growth stalls
- European markets sustain heavy losses amidst global rout; CNY and US economies also in the spot light
- European Periphery Bond Yields at Four Year Lows
- European PMI’s prompt concern among policy makers; Draghi urges pro-growth measures from governments
- European price pressures continue to weaken, manufacturing and services activity slows further
- European stocks reverse losses despite poor economic data and uncertainty in German Constitutional Court
- Fed Tapering Heralds End of an Era
- Fitch Ratings affirms UK credit score as Osborne unveils budget for business
- Flash Update; European Inflation – 25 November 2014
- FOMC likely to continue tapering despite mixed economic data
- FOMC press conference spooks markets; investors shrug off Ukraine/Crimea
- FOMC revises downward US growth outlook, continues to taper; UK recovery remains in place
- FOMC speaks of normalising policy, markets achieve new records
- FOMC to continue tapering as US data rebound, strong performance from UK economic data
- French economic data surprises to the upside as investors eye European equity funds
- French Economy Contracts Further as S&P Downgrades EU
- FTSE 100 and Dow Jones close the week lower on Iraq unrest and Obama threats
- FTSE 100 and UK economy close out Q1 with a positive week
- FTSE 100 closes the week lower; bucks global trend as OPEC decision weighs on oil firms
- FTSE 100 outperforms DOW, supported by Merger and Acquisition speculation and EU inflation; US unemployment falls to 6.3%
- FTSE 100 strengthens throughout the week on expectations of better US data; correction in UK PMI’s continues
- FTSE heads to weekly decline on renewed interest rate discussion, Presidential vote in Ukraine and EU elections; risk off
- Global equities correct sharply on Ukraine
- Global equities step backwards on heightened concerns over emerging markets
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- Gold Breakes Below $1200, Oil Benchmarks Driven Higher on Growth Outlook
- Gold breaks $1200; falls toward the key $1180 level
- Gold closes flat on the week, despite weekend election in Ukraine and uncertain policy outlook
- Gold closes the week higher as ECB enters uncharted territory
- Gold closes the week lower on better economic data, tests $1280
- Gold closes the week lower, traders disregard Yellen on rates
- Gold closes the week lower; monetary policy, economic data and physical demand in the spotlight
- Gold continues its descent despite ECB action and a fraught international relations over Ukraine
- Gold continues to advance on increasing central bank actions and economic uncertainty
- Gold continues to recover; further upside in doubt as India moves to curb gold imports
- Gold dips on stronger US data and fading concerns over Crimea
- Gold drifts, driven largely by technical action
- Gold fails to sustain a break above resistance at $1244; repositions for another charge
- Gold falls victim to better economic data and the “final taper”
- Gold falls, breaks key level; could have further to go
- Gold gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq and poorer than expected US data
- Gold gains on the week, fails to hold above $1300
- Gold gains on weaker markets, heavy selling of the tech sector and geopolitical risk
- Gold headed for a lower finish; closes below $1300
- Gold higher on the week, potential for further gains exists
- Gold prices extend gains on conflict and downward revisions to US growth expectations
- Gold prices remain volatile as Swiss vote and economic data weigh; China & Japan econs, November payrolls and unemployment from the US in focus
- Gold pulls back after three week rally while oil benchmarks scrape the bottom
- Gold pulls back as confidence returns to markets; investors appear to shrug off Greek vote
- Gold rebounds, breaks above $1300 on weaker US data; technical picture also improved
- Gold remains resilient, supported by economic and political risk
- Gold Remains Volatile
- Gold resilient against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and political risk; rallies on Greece
- Gold resilient; US employment figures potentially a game changer for the metal
- Gold retreats in line with US treasuries for the week on prospect of US economic rebound; meek diplomatic response to Ukraine/Crimea
- Gold retreats to $1280, potential for a correction to the upside over the coming week
- Gold reverses decline on sharp rise in US unemployment and violence in Ukraine
- Gold reverses losses on new emerging markets unease
- Gold reverses losses, threatens resistance at $1254, WTI climbs
- Gold rises on escalating crises in Ukraine and middle east
- Gold rises on resurging risks; increased risk aversion among investors
- Gold rounds off a positive week on slower payrolls growth
- Gold sees out a turbulent week as geopolitical risks and mixed economic data prevail; demand falls in Q2
- Gold set to round off 1st month of gains since February – follows a volatile week
- Gold the main benefactor of the week’s losses for equities and US dollar fx
- Gold under pressure as Kiev government elected, aligns with Europe and takes a stand against Russia
- Gold under renewed pressure on Fed tapering
- Gold ventures below $1300, turns on Ukraine
- Gold volatility continues into the new week, prices now under pressure following Janet Yellen testimony and Russian U-turn on Ukraine
- Gold volatility picks up as divergent growth and reawakening of Ukraine crisis wrong foot investors
- Gold, Oil and Natural Gas begin the week sharply higher on Ukraine
- Gold’s expedition north of $1330 proves short lived; collapses at the opening of Monday’s London session
- GPIF Chairman supports more diverse asset allocation for Japan’s largest pension fund
- Heavy downgrades to Chinese growth forecasts add to pressure upon markets
- International Horizons – Japan in 2015
- International Horizons – Europe in 2015
- International Horizons – US Economy and Markets
- Iraq concerns recede; oil prices ease
- Japan Data Pushes NIKKEI to a Six Year High; Notable Growth in CPI, Average Earnings and Retail Sales
- Japan inflation set to remain at moderately reduced level for July; likelihood of stimulus increases
- Japan Price Pressures Start to Increase
- Japan slips into recession in the Q3; pressure upon Shinzo Abe increases as GDP figures prove a game changer for the Japan play
- Japanese business confidence reaches an 18 month high in Q2; wage pressures seen around the corner
- Japanese credit rating cut as doubts mount over fiscal reform plans in wake of tax hike delay
- Japanese economic contraction deeper than anticipated; data revised to the downside
- Japanese economic growth revised lower for the second quarter, BOJ provides gloomy update on economy; holds out hope for remainder of the year
- Japanese economy posts steepest quarterly contraction since 2009; economy shrinks 1.7% in Q2
- Japanese GDP under performs against expectations, NIKKEI gains as traders bet on further stimulus
- Japanese markets resilient, Chinese stocks continue to fall
- Japanese policy makers see broad and stable improvement across all regions; economic data supports a brighter outlook
- Low EU inflation keeps ECB under pressure as Barclay’s Capital labels European equities “cheap”
- Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Mixed data ahead of a big week for the US economy
- Moderate increase in CPI inflation amidst contrasting national data muddies water on interest rate expectations
- NIKKEI closes higher on the week despite concerns over next week’s sales tax increase
- NIKKEI closes the week lower again, follows in the footsteps of international counterparts
- NIKKEI drops on emerging market concerns as foreign investors flee
- NIKKEI extends its decline as correction deepens, potential for further fall to 13,000 exists from a technical perspective
- NIKKEI falls to 14,000 as EM concerns continue to spook investors in Asia markets and doubts over tax rises increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week as average earnings increase
- NIKKEI gains on the week; BOJ vigilant to a deterioration in economic conditions
- NIKKEI posts weekly decline; Abe announces corporate tax cuts and indecision over consumption tax increase 2
- NIKKEI Pulls Back, Outlook Remains Bullish as Chinese Stocks Declline Further
- NIKKEI pushes northwards as investors bet on more stimulus from the BOJ
- NIKKEI reaches eight week high on upward revision to GDP, GPIF speculation increases
- NIKKEI remains suppressed following last week’s close lower; BOJ meeting minutes in focus
- NIKKEI Sees off Best Year for Four Decades
- NIKKEI sheds 4.8% over the course of the week; tracks global equities lower
- NIKKEI tracks developed market indices to a lower close on the week; unemployment falls to 16 year low
- NIKKEI tracks global equities lower throughout the week on US data; JPY economic contraction expected for Q2
- NIKKEI trades sideways following mixed data and attack on commercial airliner over Ukraine
- Nominal wages fall in the UK, despite strengthening growth momentum
- North American oil stocks rise rapidly on higher imports and increased production, WTI / Brent close lower on the week
- OECD official urges action on JPY inflation target, government revises down economic outlook
- Oil benchmarks continue to advance, potential for further gains exists
- Oil benchmarks continue to fall on rising supply; shrugs off better economic data
- Oil benchmarks drift lower on the week
- Oil benchmarks driven higher over the week, poised for further gains
- Oil benchmarks fall on poorer than expected economic data and rising supply; geopolitical risk offers scope for recovery
- Oil benchmarks gain on reports that “confirm” Russian involvement in Ukraine; Kiev forces recede ground to rebels while middle east spirals further out of control
- Oil benchmarks recover ahead of the weekend on threat of further western sanctions
- Oil benchmarks remain well supported on lower output volumes
- Oil benchmarks see out another volatile week
- Oil closes the week lower despite better economic data; driven by rising supply
- Oil gains on dramatic escalation of unrest in Iraq, US threatens military intervention
- Oil price decline eases, benchmarks appear to find temporary bottom
- Oil prices resilient; determined for higher levels
- OPEC rumours are a game changer for Oil benchmarks if confirmed at November meeting
- PBOC announces deposit reserve cut of 50 basis points as part of State Council’s “targeted stimulus” measures
- PBOC moves to support growth, cuts rates on low inflation and increasing economic uncertainty
- Politburo remains on high alert to risks, maintains current stance of fiscal and monetary policy; focus on reforms
- Positive economic data drives stocks higher on the week, Draghi reasserts support for economy
- Positive signs in Japan following sales tax increase
- Potential exists for the correction in UK, US and European markets to become significant over the coming weeks
- Q4 UK GDP confirmed at 0.7%, FTSE 100 continues to threaten new all time high
- Raft of positive economic data fails to excite the NIKKEI, index gains on the week but at a moderate pace; April in focus
- Ratings agencies upgrade the periphery once more, German data disappoints
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Scottish referendum dominates both markets and headlines
- Scottish referendum takes centre stage in the UK again; FOMC drives US markets higher
- Shanghai Composite Attempts a Partial Recovery Following Liquidity Injections by the PBOC; Chinese Premier Encourages Investor Protection Measures in Push to Aide Financial Innovation
- Shinzo Abe defers sales tax increase, dissolves parliament and calls for snap elections
- Spread between European periphery bonds and haven notes narrows to 57 basis points as Greece returns to the capital market with oversubscribed 5Yr issue
- SSE index drops amidst quiet week for economic data
- SSE Index drops as manufacturing activity contracts further
- SSE Index rises from 6 week low despite lower confidence
- Strong Q2 growth in the UK sees IMF upgrade economic outlook for the economy; US economic horizon brightens
- Strong retail sales figures support western indices
- Strong Start in Europe for the New Year as Policy Set to Remain Accommodative
- Strong wage growth contradicts FOMC mantra of slack in the labour market
- Stronger Growth Outlook and Global Conflict Drive Oil Prices; Gold Attempts to Pare Losses
- Taper to continue despite mixed messages in jobs numbers
- The ECB rides again; cuts rates, announces asset purchases and pledges to do “whatever it takes”
- The horizon brightens over the periphery once again
- Threat of another prolonged conflict outweighed by positive economic outlook and mon-pol transition; gold remains under pressure
- Two MPC voting members capitulate, call for higher rates
- UK & US Economic Update – 02 October 2014
- UK and US economies rebound during June
- UK and US Indices under pressure throughout the week as sell off in tech extends to the wider market
- UK construction – six year peak!
- UK economic data underwhelms; US employment numbers extend last month’s gains
- UK Economic Update – The UK Economy in a Rising Rate Environment
- UK fundamentals continue to improve; week’s data does little to alter the interest rate outlook
- UK home builders hammered on Carney speech
- UK industry activity continues to build momentum, external demand slips in August
- UK Inflation drops below 2 % target, unemployment ticks upwards; reinforces argument for low interest rates
- UK interest rate rise “drawing closer” – Mark Carney
- UK Investor Focus – 2015 Outlook
- UK Outlook Remains Broadly Positive Going into the New Year
- UK PMI’s post some positive numbers, growth to remain robust into the close of Q4
- UK unemployment remains low throughout February as average earnings increase
- Ukraine
- Ukraine crisis drives Brent Crude higher
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US durable goods orders collapse, GDP revised sharply higher; equities fall
- US economic data indicates a strong start to Q4; equity markets reach record highs once again
- US economic growth gaining momentum while capacity is drawn down fast; equity markets continue to advance
- US economic growth revised higher for previous quarter; data continues to point toward a strong start to fourth quarter
- US economic outlook remains positive; above trend growth in Q2
- US economic signals remain mixed; policy makers attuned to risks
- US economy continues to gather momentum despite an August slump in payrolls
- US GDP revised downward, unemployment claims rise
- US GDP under performs against expectations, no significant news from the UK ahead of next week’s PMI data
- US Growth Momentum Likely to Improve Throughout 2014
- US inflation cools, Fed minutes see policy doves holding sway; rate expectations begin to recede
- US markets close out Q1 with a positive week
- US officials blame the weather man as non-farm payrolls growth rebounds
- US retail sales miss the mark, producer prices also ease
- US stocks higher as Yellen comes under pressure in Congress
- US unemployment rate falls to six year, however…
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- Weaker Yen and Stronger Economic data see Japan Close Out the Year on a High
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
- Western markets set to come under pressure as EU and US prepare sanctions against Russia, earnings and GDP numbers in focus
- WTI and BRENT Crude Diverge
- WTI/Brent decline over the week, both recover ahead of the weekend
- WTI/Brent extend earlier gains throughout the week
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- Berkeley Group Holdings Interim Update – 17 September 2014
- Berkeley Group Holdings Plc Interim Update – 18 February 2015
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- Bovis Homes Group Plc and Barratt Developments Plc, H1 Update – 13 July 2014
- Bovis Homes Group Plc Pre-Results Update – 12 February 2015
- BP Plc – 15th of May 2014
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- BP Plc – Updating Trading Guidance and Price Target – 04 August 2014
- BP Plc Full Year Update – 05 February 2015
- BP Plc Interim Update – 26 May 2015
- BP Plc Pre-results Update – 22 October 2014
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- Centrica Plc Full Year Update – 05 March 2015
- Centrica Plc Interim Update – 24 September 2014
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- Countrywide Plc – Q1 Update and Full Year Outlook – 15 April 2014
- Countrywide Plc H2 Update – 15 October 2014
- Countrywide Plc Interim Update – 28 May 2015
- Countrywide Plc Interim Update – 29 January 2015
- Electricite de France SA (EDF SA) Full Year Update – 18 March 2015
- Electricite de France SA (EDF); Initiating Coverage – 11 November 2014
- Fidelity European Values Investment Trust Plc (FEV.L) – 30th April 2014
- Fidelity European Values Trust Plc – 15 January 2015
- Fidelity European Values Trust Plc (FEV.L) Interim Update – 05 October 2014
- Foxtons Group Plc; Initiating Coverage – 28 May 2014
- Foxtons Group Plc; Pre-Results Update, Lowering Price Target – 08 January 2015
- Hargreaves Lansdown Plc – 07th of May 2014
- Hargreaves Lansdown Plc Full Results Year Update – 25 September 2014
- Hargreaves Lansdown Plc Interim Update – 26 February 2015
- Hiscox Ltd Full Year Update – 01 April 2015
- Hiscox Ltd Half Year Update – 22 August 2014
- Hiscox Ltd Interim Update – 18 November 2014
- Hiscox Ltd Q1 Update – 16 April 2014
- Hiscox; a specialist insurer – 07 December 2013
- ICAP Plc Interim Update – 05 December 2014
- ICAP Plc Interim Update – 07 October 2014
- ICAP Plc Quick Note, Raising Our Price Target Again – 20 May 2015
- ICAP Plc; Initiating coverage – 07 August 2014
- Implications of the UK Economic Outlook – Is UK Property Still a Good Play for Investors?
- J Sainsbury Plc – 24 June 2014
- J Sainsbury Plc Full Year Update – 07 May 2015
- J Sainsbury Plc Interim Update – 22 January 2015
- J Sainsbury Plc Second Quarter Update – 04 October 2014
- Japan, The Land of the Rising Sun – 07 May 2014
- Lloyds Banking group – are you ready for the next sell-down? – 20th January 2014
- Lloyds Banking Group Full Year Update – 04 March 2015
- Lloyds Banking Group Plc – 26th March 2014
- Lloyds Banking Group, H1 Update – 31 July 2014
- Man Group – 05 May 2014
- Man Group Plc Full Year Update – 25 February 2015
- Note to Tesco Plc Investors – 12 October 2014
- Poundland Group Plc Q4 Update – 21 May 2015
- Poundland Plc – 05th May 2014
- Raising Our Price Target for ICAP Plc – 09 April 2015
- Rio Tinto Plc – 10 March 2014
- Rio Tinto Plc Full Year Update – 16 April 2015
- Rio Tinto Plc Q3 Update – 16 October 2014
- Rio Tinto Plc, Trading Update – 17 July 2014
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Saga Plc Full Year Results Comment – 14 May 2015
- Saga Plc Half Year Update – 08 October 2014
- Saga Plc Pre Results Update – 08 April 2015
- Saga Plc; initial thoughts – 19 May 2014
- Stockatonia Comment: Tesco Plc Christmas Trading and Strategic Update – 8 January 2014
- Tate & Lyle Plc Interim Update – 27 November 2014
- Tate and Lyle Plc – 24th March 2014
- Tate and Lyle Plc Flash Update – 05 February 2015
- Tate and Lyle Plc Interim Update – 24 July 2014
- Tate and Lyle Plc; Full Year Results Update – 02 June 2014
- Tesco Plc – 18 June 2014
- Tesco Plc H1 Results Update – 24 October 2014
- Tesco Plc, Update – 24 July 2014
- Tesco Plc; Updating Price Target and Trading Guidance – 04 September 2014
- TSB Bank – Part 2, Initial thoughts revisited and continued
- TSB Bank Group Plc Full Year Update – 11 March 2015
- TSB Bank Initial Thoughts – 25th of April
- TSB Banking Group Plc – Assigning Price Target; 20 November 2014
- UK Economic Update – The UK Economy in a Rising Rate Environment
- UK Property Part 2 – 28 May 2014
- UK Property, Part 1- 23 May 2014
- Updating our outlook for the UK housing market and for UK house builders
- Vodafone Plc
- Vodafone Plc Interim Update – 29 January 2015
- Vodafone Plc; Updating Price Target and Trading Guidance – 11 September 2014
- Where next for Tesco Plc? – 06 May 2015
- Why We Are Still Not Feeling TSB Bank Group Plc – 04 August 2014
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc – 15 January 2015
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc – 29th April 2014
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc; Updating Price Target and Trading Guidance – 08 September 2014
Target Hit
- Admiral Group Plc (ADM.L) hits price target @ 1,350.00 pence – 10 January 2015
- Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc (ANH.L) hits price target @ 1,180.00 pence – 27 August 2014
- Al Noor Hospitals Group Plc (ANH.L) hits price target @ 990.00 pence – 14th April 2014
- Aviva Plc (AV.L) hits price target @ 480.00 pence – 10 December 2014
- Aviva Plc (AV.L) hits price target @ 480.00 pence – 10 July 2014
- Barratt Developments Group Plc (BDEV.L) hits price target @ 325.00 pence – 28 August 2014
- Berkeley Group Holdings Plc (BKGH.L) hits price target @ 2,637.00 pence – 02 January 2015
- BP Plc (BP.L) hits price target @ 385.00 pence – 12 December 2014
- BP Plc (BP.L) hits price target @ 440.00 pence – 02 October 2014
- BP Plc hits price target @ 385.00 pence – 06 January 2015
- Centrica Plc (CNA.L) hits price target @ 280.00 pence – 09 December 2014
- Centrica Plc (CNA.L) hits price target @ 300.00 pence – 10 October 2014
- Fidelity European Values Plc (FEV.L) hits price target @ 172.00 pence – 26 January 2015
- Foxtons Group Plc hits price target @ 190.00 pence – 30 January 2015
- Hargreaves Lansdown Plc (HL.L) hits price target @850.00 pence – 14 October 2014
- Hargreaves Lansdown Plc (HRGV.L) hits price target at 1200.00 pence – 18 March 2015
- Hiscox Ltd (HSX.L) hits price target @ 720.00 pence – 07 May 2014
- Hiscox Ltd hits price target @ 820.00 pence – 16 March 2015
- ICAP Plc (IAP.L) hits price target @ 415.00 pence – 27 October 2014
- Poundland Group Plc hits price target @ 360.00 pence – 06 February 2015
- Tate & Lyle Plc (TATE.L) hits price target @ 560.00 pence – 12 December 2014
- Tesco Plc (TSCO.L) hits price target @ 175.00 pence – 04 October 2014
- Tesco Plc (TSCO.L) hits price target @ 250.00 pence – 04 August 2014
- Vodafone Plc (VOD.L) hits price target @190.00 pence – 25 June 2014
- Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc (WWH.L) hits price target @ 1,500.00 pence – 19 September 2014
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United Kingdom
- 08 August 2014 – UK Economy continues to accelerate, driven by stronger services and firmer construction output
- A formative week for UK investors as FOMC press conference spooks markets; Ukraine/Crimea fades into the background
- A mixed performance from global equity markets last week as US payrolls growth accelerates, ECB QE commences and divergence remains the key theme
- A quiet week in terms of UK economic data; manufacturing slips
- A shoddy performance from developed market equities as risk returns to the table
- A volatile week for UK and US equities; retail sales miss estimates, US inflation awakens
- All Investor Update – 07 November 2014
- Another round of UK PMI’s underwhelm
- Bank of England signals lower for longer; FTSE 100 breaks back above 6,600
- Central bank takes centre stage
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed markets bounce back as investors and traders call time on the slump; – for now
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Developed markets close first week of gains since pre-Scottish referendum
- Developed Markets Retreat Ahead of US Data
- Equities Continue to Fall as Budget Deal and Better Economic Data Stock Tapering Concerns
- Equity markets push higher despite mixed data
- Euro-zone banks return to center stage, UK economic outlook brightest among G4 economies
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- Fed Tapering Heralds End of an Era
- Fitch Ratings affirms UK credit score as Osborne unveils budget for business
- FOMC revises downward US growth outlook, continues to taper; UK recovery remains in place
- FOMC to continue tapering as US data rebound, strong performance from UK economic data
- FTSE 100 and Dow Jones close the week lower on Iraq unrest and Obama threats
- FTSE 100 and UK economy close out Q1 with a positive week
- FTSE 100 appears to have bottomed, dismal payrolls figures from the US could provide a boost
- FTSE 100 closes the week lower; bucks global trend as OPEC decision weighs on oil firms
- FTSE 100 holds above record highs on ECB easing, higher oil prices and Chinese rate cuts
- FTSE 100 outperforms DOW, supported by Merger and Acquisition speculation and EU inflation; US unemployment falls to 6.3%
- FTSE 100 reaches new record on rumours of HSBC exit from the UK; reported to be considering sale of UK division
- FTSE 100 strengthens throughout the week on expectations of better US data; correction in UK PMI’s continues
- FTSE heads to weekly decline on renewed interest rate discussion, Presidential vote in Ukraine and EU elections; risk off
- FTSE outperforms on better than expected Chinese growth and ECB’s belated donning of the funny money hat
- General election result is good news for both markets & the economy over the near – medium term
- Global equities correct sharply on Ukraine
- Global equities step backwards on heightened concerns over emerging markets
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Nominal wages fall in the UK, despite strengthening growth momentum
- Potential exists for the correction in UK, US and European markets to become significant over the coming weeks
- Q4 UK GDP confirmed at 0.7%, FTSE 100 continues to threaten new all time high
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Scottish referendum dominates both markets and headlines
- Scottish referendum takes centre stage in the UK again; FOMC drives US markets higher
- Strong Q2 growth in the UK sees IMF upgrade economic outlook for the economy; US economic horizon brightens
- Strong retail sales figures support western indices
- Taper to continue despite mixed messages in jobs numbers
- Two MPC voting members capitulate, call for higher rates
- UK & US Economic Update – 02 October 2014
- UK & US Equity markets rebound sharply as investors bet on lower for longer – 24 March 2015
- UK and US economic data remains mixed, begins to divide opinions on growth
- UK and US economies rebound during June
- UK and US Indices under pressure throughout the week as sell off in tech extends to the wider market
- UK construction – six year peak!
- UK economic data underwhelms; US employment numbers extend last month’s gains
- UK Economic Update – The UK Economy in a Rising Rate Environment
- UK employment and earnings indicators extend gains in April as BOE signals it will look through “temporary” disinflation
- UK equities remain close to record highs on stronger oil and prospect of a Greek deal
- UK equity markets rally on oil rebound as PMI surveys top estimates
- UK fundamentals continue to improve; week’s data does little to alter the interest rate outlook
- UK home builders hammered on Carney speech
- UK industry activity continues to build momentum, external demand slips in August
- UK inflation data in focus, average earnings and unemployment figures due at the close of the week
- UK Inflation drops below 2 % target, unemployment ticks upwards; reinforces argument for low interest rates
- UK inflation drops to another record low as FTSE 100 falls on concerns over monetary policy
- UK inflation falls below zero for the first time since 1960
- UK interest rate rise “drawing closer” – Mark Carney
- UK Investor Focus – 2015 Outlook
- UK Outlook Remains Broadly Positive Going into the New Year
- UK PMI surveys rebound in January, concerns over Greece begin to ease in the new week
- UK PMI’s post some positive numbers, growth to remain robust into the close of Q4
- UK unemployment remains low throughout February as average earnings increase
- Ukraine
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US GDP under performs against expectations, no significant news from the UK ahead of next week’s PMI data
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
- Western markets set to come under pressure as EU and US prepare sanctions against Russia, earnings and GDP numbers in focus
USA
- 08 August 2014 – US Economy gathers momentum
- A shoddy performance from developed market equities as risk returns to the table
- A strong performance from US markets as ECB fires up the printing presses; all eyes revert to Greece and FOMC
- A volatile week for UK and US equities; retail sales miss estimates, US inflation awakens
- All Investor Update – 07 November 2014
- Another downward revision to Q1 growth weighs on equity markets
- Developed Market Equities Post Further Gains in Thin Trade; Poised for A Strong Finish to 2013
- Developed market indices under pressure throughout the week as tech sell off extends to the wider market
- Developed markets bounce back as investors and traders call time on the slump; – for now
- Developed markets close an event filled week higher, action from both BOJ and the Fed take centre stage
- Developed markets close first week of gains since pre-Scottish referendum
- Developed Markets Retreat Ahead of US Data
- Dialling back our expectations for FOMC action and for the US dollar
- Equities Continue to Fall as Budget Deal and Better Economic Data Stock Tapering Concerns
- Euro-zone banks return to center stage, UK economic outlook brightest among G4 economies
- European inflation data represents a further risk to markets
- Fed Tapering Heralds End of an Era
- FOMC likely to continue tapering despite mixed economic data
- FOMC press conference spooks markets; investors shrug off Ukraine/Crimea
- FOMC remains on track for 2015 rate rise despite that the US economy appears to have tripped over itself
- FOMC revises downward US growth outlook, continues to taper; UK recovery remains in place
- FOMC speaks of normalising policy, markets achieve new records
- FOMC to continue tapering as US data rebound, strong performance from UK economic data
- FTSE 100 and Dow Jones close the week lower on Iraq unrest and Obama threats
- FTSE 100 outperforms DOW, supported by Merger and Acquisition speculation and EU inflation; US unemployment falls to 6.3%
- FTSE 100 reaches new record on rumours of HSBC exit from the UK; reported to be considering sale of UK division
- Global equities step backwards on heightened concerns over emerging markets
- Global stocks remain under pressure as emerging market concerns continue to bite
- International Horizons – US Economy and Markets
- Markets fall as German economy lurches toward recession; European policy makers squabble
- Mixed data ahead of a big week for the US economy
- No new information in Janet Yellen’s testimony last week, focus is now on payrolls and unemployment data
- Potential exists for the correction in UK, US and European markets to become significant over the coming weeks
- Risk factors to watch out for in 2015: UK Investors
- Risk Off: Risk Aversion among Investors Ratchets up on Multiple Threats to Sentiment and Growth
- Scottish referendum dominates both markets and headlines
- Scottish referendum takes centre stage in the UK again; FOMC drives US markets higher
- Strong Q2 growth in the UK sees IMF upgrade economic outlook for the economy; US economic horizon brightens
- Strong retail sales figures support western indices
- Strong wage growth contradicts FOMC mantra of slack in the labour market
- Taper to continue despite mixed messages in jobs numbers
- UK & US Economic Update – 02 October 2014
- UK & US Equity markets rebound sharply as investors bet on lower for longer – 24 March 2015
- UK and US economic data remains mixed, begins to divide opinions on growth
- UK and US economies rebound during June
- UK economic data underwhelms; US employment numbers extend last month’s gains
- Ukraine
- US consumption data remains weak as households fortify balance sheets ahead of an eventual FOMC lift off
- US data outperforms as Mario Draghi preps Germans for QE, continental markets rally; DOW closing in on 18,000
- US durable goods orders collapse, GDP revised sharply higher; equities fall
- US economic data continues to point toward a floundering economy
- US economic data indicates a strong start to Q4; equity markets reach record highs once again
- US economic growth gaining momentum while capacity is drawn down fast; equity markets continue to advance
- US economic growth revised higher for previous quarter; data continues to point toward a strong start to fourth quarter
- US economic outlook remains positive; above trend growth in Q2
- US economic signals remain mixed; policy makers attuned to risks
- US economy continues to gather momentum despite an August slump in payrolls
- US economy remains on course for interest rate hike in Q2/Q3
- US employment data takes the market by surprise, reinforces likelihood of a H1 rate increase from the Fed
- US equity markets close the week higher on oil price bounce and a strong payrolls report
- US GDP revised downward, unemployment claims rise
- US GDP under performs against expectations, no significant news from the UK ahead of next week’s PMI data
- US Growth Momentum Likely to Improve Throughout 2014
- US inflation cools, Fed minutes see policy doves holding sway; rate expectations begin to recede
- US markets close out Q1 with a positive week
- US markets fall as Fed indicates that it will push ahead with rate hikes, despite a cooling economy
- US officials blame the weather man as non-farm payrolls growth rebounds
- US policy makers split on rates ahead of a big week in terms of economic data
- US retail sales miss the mark, producer prices also ease
- US stocks higher as Yellen comes under pressure in Congress
- US unemployment rate falls to six year, however…
- Welcome Back – Key Points from the Festive Period – 05 January 2015
- Western markets set to come under pressure as EU and US prepare sanctions against Russia, earnings and GDP numbers in focus