equities
Chinese stimulus measures are bearing fruit
Gross domestic product rose 6.4 percent in the world's second-biggest economy during the first three months of the year
17 Apr 2019 - Opinion
Hussein Al Sayed is the Chief Market Strategist for the Gulf and Middle East region at FXTM, and host of the popular evening business show on CNBC Arabia, Bursat Al Alam. Prior to his current role, Hussein spent many years working in the finance sector as a dealer, trader and analyst in equities, credit and foreign exchange markets. He holds a BA degree in Banking and Finance from the Lebanese International University and is experienced in both technical and fundamental analysis.
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global markets
Oil spikes at start of a busy week for global markets
Investors are looking ahead to the release of the Federal Reserve's March meeting minutes for a clearer view on U.S. interest rate policy
08 Apr 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
Inversion of U.S. yield curve should not be ignored
Most equity markets have recorded double-digit gains in the first quarter of this year, but warning signs for the global economy continue to flash
02 Apr 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
Asian equities give up gains after reaching a four-month high
There is still a long way to go to end the current trade dispute, but an extension of the current deadline of March 1 seems likely
20 Feb 2019 - Opinioncurrencies
U.S. dollar showing few signs of weakening
Concerns about markets in other parts of the world has meant investors have been unwilling to abandon the greenback
07 Feb 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
What to expect from the last Fed meeting in 2018?
Chairman Powell is likely to be faced with many questions about the threat of economic slowdown
18 Dec 2018 - Opinionglobal markets
U.S. stocks on track for worst December in 16 years
This week is also a big one for the UK and its Brexit deal
10 Dec 2018 - Opinionglobal markets
Market overview: Trump's threats and crypto panic
In the cryptocurrency world, traders are worried about the fate of these currencies
27 Nov 2018 - Opinionglobal markets
Trade dispute and Brexit to keep markets on edge
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence didn’t give the bulls what they wanted over the weekend
19 Nov 2018 - Opinionequities
Equities sell-off resumes in Asia
The bears seem well in control of the market and there are many reasons to justify their actions.
29 Oct 2018 - Opinion