18 April 2019
Europeanand Asian stocks advanced on the back of positive growth figures in China (see our assessment here) while U.S. stocks closed with a modest decline due to the release of mixed earnings results.
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Europeanand Asian stocks advanced on the back of positive growth figures in China (see our assessment here) while U.S. stocks closed with a modest decline due to the release of mixed earnings results.
Market sentiment remained positive following a string of mostly positive earnings releases.
Markets started the week in a moderately positive note and sentiment pushed European stocks mildly upwards.
Investors ended the week in a positive note on the back of improving economic indicators in China.
Investor's sentiment improved on Thursday on the back of positive economic data in the U.S. (jobless claims decreased to a 49-year minimum).
The ECB reiterated that the slowdown in growth is driven mainly by global headwinds and temporary factors.
Investor's sentiment turned slightly pessimistic in yesterday's session as concerns on global growth and trade tensions between the U.S. and the EU reemerged. In this context, stock indices decreased in most advanced economies and yields on sovereign bonds edged down.
Financial markets started the week in a quiet mood as investors awaited the beginning of the earnings' season, the ECB meeting and more clues on the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.
Financial markets ended the week with an optimistic tone, on the back of better-than-expected employment creation in the U.S. and advances in trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.
Market sentiment remained positive amid upbeat messages on the trade talks and global stocks advanced moderately.