The ASX 200 Index retreated for two consecutive days, reaching a low of $8,760 from the year-to-date high of $9,000. This retreat may continue in the next few days as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) prepares to buck the global trend on interest rates. RBA set to hike interest rates The ASX 200 Index
The GBP/USD exchange rate continued its strong downward trend, moving from the year-to-date high of 1.3876 to the current 1.3672 as traders wait for the upcoming Bank of England (BoE) interest rate decision and US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. Bank of England interest rate decision The GBP/USD exchange rate retreated as investors focused on the
Rolls-Royce share price has pulled back in the past few weeks, moving from a record high of 1.307p to the current 1,210p. It remains 1,800% above its lowest level in September 2022. This article explores some of the top catalysts for the RR stock in February 2026. Rolls-Royce share price to react to earnings The
The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Indices remained in a tight range on Monday as market participants waited for major macro events and earnings from British companies. This article explores some of the top catalysts to watch this week. FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices to react to Bank of England interest rate decision One
The S&P 500 Index and its ETFs, like SPY, IVV, and VOO, remained in a tight range close to the all-time high after key earnings from some of the biggest American companies last week. They also wavered after Donald Trump announced his nominee for the Federal Reserve on Friday. This article looks at some of
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is doing well this year and is constantly beating the broader market, including the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 indices. SCHD has jumped by 8.50% this year and is now hovering at its all-time high, while the S&P 500 has risen by just 1%. This article explores
US natural gas prices have been on an uptrend since earlier in the week as meteorologists warn of an incoming winter storm. Indeed, most parts of the country are already experiencing lower-than-normal temperatures. In the ensuing sessions, weather predictions and inventories will influence the price movements. US natural gas prices retest three-year high Natural gas
Micron (MU) stock has been in a strong bull run since April 2025, when it bottomed at $62. It has soared to $415, making it one of the top gainers in the S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq 100. Despite this surge, the stock has more upside in 2026 as the artificial intelligence tailwinds remain. It
Bitcoin price and the crypto market sank on Friday morning after Donald Trump announced that he will deliver his Federal Reserve pick later today, with traders on Polymarket betting on Kevin Warsh. Kevin Warsh odds are soaring Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are betting that Donald Trump will nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next
The FTSE 100 Index continued its rally this week and was hovering near its all-time high as market participants reacted to the key earnings by some American companies and Lloyds Bank. It was trading at £10,170, a few points below the all-time high of £10,240. This article explores some of the top Footsie companies to