Daily market update

Capitulation time as the FTSE slumps to 2012 levels, and Tullow Oil clings on for survival

“Daily market falls in excess of 2% have quickly become the norm so another day inevitably brings another big decline,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 10:57

Rate cut market rally quickly losing steam

“The Bank of England’s decision to cut UK interest rates to a record low 0.25% has fired up the FTSE 100 and European markets,” says...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 09:36

Bank of England cuts interest rates

“This was a swift move from the Bank of England in an attempt to support the UK economy amid the Coronavirus turmoil, but the unanimous...

Wed, 11/03/2020 - 08:47

Here comes the market rebound, but can it last?

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“After the big crash comes the recovery rally. Unfortunately the scale of the rebound is lacklustre at best, suggesting that investors remain extremely nervous,”...

Tue, 10/03/2020 - 10:15

Oil price collapse results in fourth biggest one-day decline in the FTSE on record

“Many investors have been waiting for capitulation in the markets before thinking about buying on the dips. History suggests capitulation is quickly followed by despair...

Mon, 09/03/2020 - 09:37

Government bonds in demand while the recent stock rally goes into reverse

“It was a sour end to the week for markets as investors’ hopes over a full blown equity recovery were dashed. Following renewed selling on...

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 10:02

Chinese stocks now up year-to-date, while ITV slumps on advertising warning

“It is very encouraging to see that China’s SSE index has now recovered all of its losses this year,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at...

Thu, 05/03/2020 - 09:53

FTSE struggles to find direction and Intu’s shares slump after scrapping £1bn fundraise

“The UK market struggled to find direction on Wednesday with the index hovering around the 6,730 level, just above last night’s closing price,” says Russ...

Wed, 04/03/2020 - 10:09

Markets remain in recovery mode and Greggs upbeat despite February setback

“A second day of gains on the FTSE 100 provided welcome relief to investors, although the rebound only makes up a small fraction of the...

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 10:29

Markets rebound on stimulus hopes

“Investors have used the weekend to contemplate last week’s global markets sell-off. The time for reflection seems to have switched the mood from a state...

Mon, 02/03/2020 - 09:58

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