How markets performed in 2024

How Markets Performed in 2024

In 2024, global financial markets experienced strong performances, with significant gains across major indices, particularly in the United States. Despite the high rates and rising unemployment, consumer spending was robust boosting the economy. Key factors […]

Key Events week ISM Services USDJPY traders

Key Events in the Week Ahead 20/26-2-2023

Key events in the week ahead include the minutes of the last FOMC meeting as investors see now higher rates for longer after the economic data released the previous week. Markets now see a terminal rate of 5.28%

Key Events CPI Non-Farm Payrolls volatility RBA

Key Events in the Week Ahead 6-12/2/2023

Investors leaving behind a week full of central bank decisions and entering a quieter one, with the RBA policy decision, UK’s GDP Q4 2022, and Canada’s employment report. In Europe,

Key Events week ISM Services USDJPY traders

Key Events in the Week 16/22-1-2023

Traders digest the recent rally in equities as the expectations point to a 25 basis points rate hike in the next FOMC meeting as the inflation shows clear signs of slowing down.