Mike van Dulken and Artjom Hatsaturjants at Accendo Markets, commented to clients this morning: FTSE 100 Index called to open +15pts at 7330 (ex-divs -9.8pts), holding yesterday’s break above Monday’s
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Emerging markets: the wallflower at the stock exchange party
Developed markets have been having a whale of a time lately. No matter what we seem to throw their way, they just continue to climb and the party rages on.
UK plc defies the naysayers
Today’s services PMI reading makes it three for three on UK economic data this week. The British economy continues to defy expectations, although in each one signs of higher prices
OPEC deal within sight
The FTSE is starting the day in rude health, as the rising chance of an OPEC output cut has driven energy firms into the green. Despite starting the day on
2017: Time to look after number one
This week sees plenty of fundamental data releases which will make a welcome change from the political domination of the headlines seen over the last few weeks. Purchasing managers’ indices
FTSE tanks after oil slip
The FTSE has suffered once more thanks to crude, as an oil slip sparked a slide in energy firms on the commodity-focused index. As we approach tomorrow’s crucial OPEC meeting,