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Money Matters 22 June 2023
Stocks rise after Fed skips rate hike in June Most major stock markets rose last week after the US Federal Reserve refrained from raising interest
Money Matters 15 June 2023
Stocks mixed as eurozone falls into recession Stocks were mixed last week after revised data showed the eurozone slipped into a mild recession in the
Money Matters 8 June 2023
Stock markets rally on US debt ceiling deal Several indices enjoyed solid gains last week after US lawmakers passed the debt ceiling deal, averting what
Money Matters 1 June 2023
Stocks fall as economic data declines Most major markets finished in the red in a week that saw worse-than-expected economic data from the UK and
Money Matters 25 May 2023
Stocks rise on hopes of US debt ceiling deal Most major stock markets rose last week as hopes grew of a breakthrough in US debt
Money Matters 18 May 2023
Stocks mixed as BoE hikes base rate to 4.5% Concerns about the outlook for interest rates and inflation continued to weigh on stock markets last
Money Matters 11 May 2023
Stocks mixed as Fed and ECB hike rates Stock markets were mixed last week as the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank (ECB) hiked
Money Matters 04 May 2023
Stocks mixed as earnings season ramps up Stock markets were mixed last week as investors weighed strong quarterly earnings results against renewed volatility in the
Money Matters 19 April 2023
Stocks rise as recession fears ease Stock markets rose last week as signs of economic growth and easing inflationary pressures boosted investor sentiment. The FTSE
Money Matters 12 April 2023
Mixed week for markets as job openings remain tight Markets saw mixed performance in a shorter trading week due to the Easter holiday. In the
Money Matters 05 April 2023
Markets boosted by rising oil prices All major indices finished last week in the green as rising oil prices helped to boost energy stocks,
Money Matters 23 March 2023
FTSE 100 suffers steepest loss since 2020 European indices suffered heavy losses last week as troubles at Credit Suisse weighed on the banking sector. The
Money Matters 15 March 2023
Stocks slide on Silicon Valley Bank collapse Most major stock markets fell last week as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sparked a sharp
Money Matters 08 March 2023
Stocks rise following strong economic data All major indices finished in the green last week as comments from a Federal Reserve official eased fears of
Money Matters 1 March 2023
Markets muted following strong inflation data Most major indices ended the week in the red as strong economic data dented investor sentiment. UK and European
Money Matters 22 February 2023
Stocks mixed as FTSE 100 passes 8,000 Stock markets were mixed last week as US and UK retail sales beat expectations while consumer price inflation
Money Matters 15 February 2023
Stocks weak as UK narrowly avoids recession Most major indices ended the week in the red following concerns that aggressive central bank policy might prolong
Money Matters 08 February 2023
Stocks rise on hopes of slower rate hikes Most major stock markets rose last week amid signs that central banks could slow the pace of