Market Commentary: Monday 7th October
The aftermath of the NFP number continues. The US economy shows robust employment growth, meaning there won't be a 50 bp rate cut, and the soft-landing...
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iSAM Securities’ Barry Flanigan Promoted to Head of Asia Pacific
28 Aug 2024
In a strategic move to implement growth in the region, Barry Flanigan, former Head of e-Trading, has transitioned to the Hong Kong office, assuming the role of Head of Asia Pacific at iSAM Securities.
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Market Commentary: Friday 4th October
EuroStoxx 50 futures rose 0.2%, and those for the S&P 500 gained 0.1% overnight as equities in both Japan and South Korea advanced. The Hang Seng has surged...
Market Commentary: Thursday 3rd October
“War, what is it good for?” Absolutely nothing, if you ask the musically minded. In financial markets, however, we tend to think of “safe havens,” and this...
Market Commentary: Wednesday 2nd October
Geopolitical tensions soared in the Middle East yesterday as Iran sent almost 200 ballistic missiles towards Israel. The U.S., with assistance from Israel,...
Market Commentary: Tuesday 1st October
Welcome to October, and the Asian equity rally continues. China's markets are closed for a week-long holiday, and South Korea is observing Armed Forces Day,...
Market Commentary: Friday 27th September 2024
Overnight, Chinese equities have rallied sending property and technology companies listed in Hong Kong on their way to their best week on record, the moves...
Market Commentary: Thursday 26th September
Another good night for Asian equities. The Hang Seng is up 3%, as is the CSI 300, mainly related to the headline that "China is to implement 'FORCEFUL'...
Market Commentary: Wednesday 25th September
Chinese stocks continue their strong run as investors bet that the Chinese government's stimulus package will kickstart the economy and provide a floor under...
Market Commentary: Tuesday 24th September
The CSI 300 is up 4%, and the Hang Seng is nearing that level as well, as China's central bank unleashed a blitz of policy support for the economy. The...
Market Commentary: Monday 23rd September
If last week was about central banks' actions, then this week will be about central bank speeches. First up, we have Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic,...
Market Commentary: Friday 20th September
Stock futures in Europe and the US fell overnight (Eurostoxx 50 futures down 0.4%, S&P 500 futures down 0.2%), while Asian equities advanced. This followed the...
Market Commentary: Thursday 19th September
Oh, what a night! The Fed cut by 50 basis points to a corridor of 4.75% - 5% (Lower Bound / Upper Bound), marking its first reduction in more than four years....
