Moving Markets

The View Beyond: US midterms impact on Asian markets

The Democrats recorded a full sweep at the US midterms 2026. What does this mean for Asian markets, what can investors expect from the Federal Reserve going forward and w

Nasdaq correction creates panic selling

All three of the main US indices closed lower yesterday but it was AI-connected stocks that suffered the most and which sent the Nasdaq Composite 5.5% lower on the day. F

Oil slides and equities rally on the blue wave

Global markets rallied after the Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterm elections, fuelling hopes of reduced policy uncertainty and easi

What now for equities and bonds after the blue wave?

Markets initially sold off after the Democratic blue wave in the US midterms, but much of the decline in equities, bond yields and the dollar quickly reversed. AI sentime

Oil plunges, tech under pressure

A dramatic drop in oil prices set the tone for global markets yesterday, as investors reacted to signs of progress in US-Iran negotiations. Lower energy prices boosted Eu

US equity markets sneezed on Friday but Asia hasn’t caught the cold

The last trading day of October saw the rotation trade continue with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 falling more than the blue-chip Dow Jones, which was also the only o

The View Beyond: Will the French fallout spread?

Unrest in France has escalated from student protests to broader concerns about public finances and long-term growth, putting French assets under pressure and raising ques

A surprise exit, sinking tech, and a flight to safety

Markets are digesting a major ECB surprise as Christine Lagarde announces her early departure while keeping the door open to another rate hike. Meanwhile, investors are r

AI earnings upset the applecart

Chip stocks lifted US stock markets, helping them to close higher on Wednesday, but Alphabet and Samsung's earnings have since dampened investors' enthusiasm. The Bank of

AI optimism returns as central banks and hyperscalers take centre stage

Anthropic’s IPO filing has reignited enthusiasm for the technology and semiconductor sectors, providing fresh momentum for the broader AI ecosystem ahead of earnings rele

AI sparks a market rebound

Global equities rallied as optimism around artificial intelligence returned to the market, with Anthropic's IPO filing helping to revive sentiment toward the sector. Also

AI doubts, oil fears and a defining week ahead

Markets are pulling investors in several directions at once. Strong US economic data is colliding with growing questions over AI spending, while French bond markets have

The View Beyond: What's really driving markets?

Despite a complex backdrop of geopolitical tensions, elevated bond yields, and rapid technological change, capital markets have shown remarkable resilience this year, def

Tech turmoil and China’s market test

Meta Platforms sparked a broader sell-off across the semiconductor complex after reporting its first cash outflow in more than a decade. At the same time, government bond

What a difference a day makes

On Wednesday equity markets across Europe rallied on the back of strong earnings announcements with even France’s CAC 40 gaining more than 1% on the day. Nervousness in F

Oil swings, markets broaden, SpaceX soars

Oil volatility, a broadening equity rally and earnings dominated markets yesterday. While Netflix disappointed, SpaceX delivered standout results and Elon Musk floated th

Markets diverge as France rattles Europe and AI rebounds

US technology stocks bounced back on Monday after last week's sharp sell-off, while political unrest in France weighed heavily on European markets, French bonds, and the

Flying cars and falling chips

The Nasdaq just posted its worst week since Liberation Day amid growing doubts over AI momentum. Capital rotated into bonds, with the US 10-year Treasury yield recording

The View Beyond: China's post-Golden Week reality check

China's Golden Week is often viewed as a pulse check on the health of the world's second-largest economy. This year, the results have reignited debate over consumer confi

Equities up, bond prices up, Fed hike expectations down

European markets closed in positive territory on Thursday as investors rotated out of AI and tech stocks into defensive sectors such as healthcare and materials, as well