Markets Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines. 06/01/2026
Markets European markets often soar in December, but what’s behind the rally? December has historically delivered strong gains for European stocks, with the EURO STOXX 50, DAX, and CAC 40 often rallying in the second half of the month. Driven by fund manager behaviour and seasonal trends, this “Santa rally” remains a reliable market pattern. 30/11/2025
Markets What’s causing the crypto sell-off, who is losing, and will it last? Bitcoin has plummeted from October highs after US President Trump turned up tensions in his trade war with China. While some commentators see crypto increasingly tied to macro events, others blame trading tactics. 20/11/2025
Markets What has been driving the significant decline in stock markets? Global shares fell on Friday amid mounting concern over stretched tech valuations and renewed uncertainty about whether the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. 14/11/2025
Markets Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs. 09/10/2025
Economy German business sentiment drops: Is the ambitious fiscal plan at risk? Germany’s business sentiment fell in September, raising doubts over recovery despite fiscal stimulus. Execution delays, labour shortages, and sector bottlenecks risk dragging on growth. Meanwhile, European stocks trail Wall Street as investor focus shifts. 24/09/2025
Markets European markets open higher after rally on Wall Street, slide in Asia An interest rate cut earlier this week by the US Federal Reserve has boosted sentiment in Europe and the US. Investors are also watching for news of a phone call on Friday between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping. 19/09/2025
Markets Klarna shares rise 15% in their first day of trading on Wall Street Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings (IPO) this year. 11/09/2025
Markets Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated. 21/08/2025
Markets US stocks rise as investors prepare for Trump’s tariff deadline Many of Trump’s announced tariffs have been postponed and are due to kick back into effect on 9 July. 01/07/2025
Markets Nvidia leads decline in technology stocks, dragging Wall Street lower Nvidia pulled Wall Street lower on Wednesday after the tech giant said new restrictions on exports to China will chisel billions of dollars off its results. 16/04/2025
Markets How a Dutch trading company started the World’s First Stock Exchange Backed by the Dutch Republic, the Dutch East India Company made its ownership available to the public to fund business and military ventures. 13/04/2025
Markets Wild market swings: Stocks volatile on Wall Street as tariff woes hit Wild swings dominated Wall Street's trading session on Monday with the market catapulting from an early drop that had dragged it 20% below its record to a sudden rise, only to revert to losses as worries remain about whether President Donald Trump’s trade war will torpedo the global economy. 07/04/2025
Business Trump open to tariff negotiations as Wall Street wipes out trillions US President Donald Trump signalled openness to negotiations regarding the announced reciprocal tariffs on Thursday, as US stock markets nosedived on tariff shocks. Wall Street experienced its worst session since the 2020 pandemic period. 04/04/2025
Markets Wall Street swings as Trump's 'Liberation Day' weighs on investors President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” sent stock markets swinging sharply worldwide on Monday. 01/04/2025
Markets Investors flock to Europe as US exceptionalism fades: BofA survey The latest Bank of America Fund Manager Survey shows a record rotation from US to European equities, driven by Germany’s fiscal stimulus and rising defence spending. A net 60% of investors expect stronger European growth, marking a sharp sentiment shift. 18/03/2025