22 gener 2019
In the first session of the week, euro area stock indices edged down amid concerns of lower global economic growth in the following quarters.
Evolution of the international financial markets and evaluation of the main events and economic indicators of the previous day session. Available in English.
In the first session of the week, euro area stock indices edged down amid concerns of lower global economic growth in the following quarters.
Easing tensions between China and U.S. improved investors' mood and equities increased across the globe, oil surged and interest rates on safe assets edged up.
Markets were driven by opposing signals about trade tensions in yesterday's session. European stocks were mixed, EM equities closed flat and U.S. stocks rose in a late-session rally.
U.S. stocks advanced moderately on the back of a better-than-expected start to the earnings season.
Investors traded in a positive mood after Chinese officials had stated early in the morning that the Chinese government will continue to cut taxes in order to support its slowing economy.
After yesterday's weak Chinese trade data, investors showed concerns about slowing global growth and traded in a cautious mood.
Gains eased in the last session of the week, stocks finished down slightly on Friday and volatility declined.
In yesterday's session, most international stock indices managed to register moderate gains on the back of a positive assessment of the trade talks between China and the U.S.
Wednesday's session extended the investor's optimism that has been dominating financial markets lately.
Financial markets remain optimistic as trade negotiations between China and U.S. advance "very well", according to a tweet from Donald Trump.
Financial markets were less volatile in the first session of the week as investors digested the latest Jerome Powell's comments on the upcoming official interest rate moves (more flexible and aware to risks).