Global stocks wilt, bond yields jump as investors focus on rates

May 29, 2024 10:14 PM

Global stocks wilt, bond yields jump as investors focus on rates

A global equities gauge fell on Wednesday while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields rose as investors worried about interest rates a day after a weak bond auction and waited for a key U.S. inflation report due on Friday. The dollar held firm, rising against the Japanese yen as placid markets encouraged investors to resume carry trades. MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe fell 7.54 points, or 0.95%, to 784.91, putting it on track for its biggest daily decline since April 30. "It's the aftermath...

Global stocks slide as rate worries dent risk appetite

May 24, 2024 3:03 PM

Global stocks slide as rate worries dent risk appetite

Global stocks slipped on Friday after robust U.S. and German economic data bolstered prospects of interest rates staying higher for longer on both sides of the Atlantic.   MSCI's global share index, which recently hit intraday highs after a rush into artificial intelligence stocks ignited by strong results from $2.6 trillion chipmaker Nvidia, fell 0.2% and was set for a 0.9% weekly loss.   Europe's Stoxx 600 share index was 0.7% lower in early dealings, down 1% over the week.   Premier ...

Global stocks slip on inflation jitters

May 22, 2024 3:07 PM

Global stocks slip on inflation jitters

Share markets fell on Wednesday as stronger-than-expected inflation in Britain offset investor hopes that AI-heavyweight Nvidia could meet sky-high expectations, with the market also waiting for possible clues on when the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin to bring down interest rates. European stocks dipped 0.3% in early trading, after earlier being poised for slim gains. Britain's FTSE 100 led losses among regional markets with an 0.6% drop. Inflation in Britain fell by less than expected in Ap...

Global stocks drift, China unveils ‘historic’ steps for property

May 17, 2024 3:26 PM

Global stocks drift, China unveils ‘historic’ steps for property

Global stocks eased on Friday after Federal Reserve officials hinted U.S. interest rates may not fall any time soon, while commodities rallied on the back of optimism over a series of measures in China to stabilise its beleaguered property sector. Data on Wednesday showed cooling US consumer price inflation, prompting markets to price in at least two rate cuts this year. But the excitement soon fizzled out as the latest report showed the that U.S. labour market remains tight, while central bank...

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

May 13, 2024 4:08 PM

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

Global stocks neared record highs on Monday, in a week where inflation figures could make or break expectations for earlier U.S. rate cuts, while Chinese activity data will test optimism about a sustained recovery in the world's No. 2 economy. While U.S. inflation data will take centre-stage, reports on Chinese retail sales and industrial output could also have a big impact on overall investor sentiment. Chinese authorities are also set to sell 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in longer-dated bo...

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

May 13, 2024 5:29 PM

Stocks grind towards record highs in inflation-heavy week

Global stocks neared record highs on Monday, in a week where inflation figures could make or break expectations for earlier U.S. rate cuts, while Chinese activity data will test optimism about a sustained recovery in the world's No. 2 economy. While U.S. inflation data will take centre-stage, reports on Chinese retail sales and industrial output could also have a big impact on overall investor sentiment. Chinese authorities are also set to sell 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) in longer-dated bo...