Trade headlines remain market's key driver

Positive headlines from US and Chinese officials are still driving equities higher

US and China return to the negotiating table

The conclusion drawn from last week's economic data releases is that the US economy is showing signs of a slowdown, but not enough to fall into an imminent recession.

Get ready for another volatile month

With many uncertainties surrounding the global economy expect volatility to remain elevated in September

Should you care about the yield curve inversion?

No one knows when a bear market begins, but if the US and China don't reach a trade agreement soon, the chance of one is highly likely

Rate cuts not a cure to all problems

On Wednesday central banks in New Zealand, Thailand, and India all announced larger-than-expected interest rate cuts

Will the ECB be the first to lower rates?

Today's meeting may be the year's most important for ECB President Mario Draghi

Investing in a late-cycle economy

The sharp decline in yields reflects a pessimistic growth outlook, an escalating trade war and plummeting inflation

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

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

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

Chinese equities enter a bull market on trade optimism

United States President Donald Trump's announcement that he will delay tariffs due to kick in on Friday has led to a surge in emerging market equities

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

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

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

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

Market overview: Trump's threats and crypto panic

In the cryptocurrency world, traders are worried about the fate of these currencies

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

Equities sell-off resumes in Asia

The bears seem well in control of the market and there are many reasons to justify their actions.

Just a correction or an end to the longest bull market in history?

Commentary on the turbulence in global financial markets, Asian equities and the Pound

Is it the beginning of the end?

The Fed is going loco, President Trump claimed

Risk assets under pressure from higher interest rates

The biggest threat to the U.S. bull market remains the rise in U.S. interest rates

Investors await China's response

Trump takes the trade war with China to a new level

Stocks in red as trade tensions return

Trump may take the trade war to an unprecedented level

Crisis? What crisis?: Markets ignore latest White House drama

Courtroom dramas surrounding key figures once close to President Trump have had little impact on investor sentiment

Investors cautiously optimistic on U.S.-China trade talks

Market fortunes remain mixed but gold remains flat after last week's sell-off

Gold under $1,200 and bitcoin dropping below $6,000

Turkish crisis spreading into other markets

Investors need to see serious economic measures and not political ones to prevent things getting completely out of control

Is Trump truly winning the trade war?

The U.S. president said “tariffs are working big time”

Trump's new tariff proposal hits equities

Investors are keen to know what Chinese authorities will do next

Earnings and central banks to take centre stage this week

The solid U.S. GDP data did little to support markets

Equities rally as Yuan extends declines

It is becoming evident that China is on the path towards a looser monetary and fiscal policy

Trade war turns into a currency war?

U.S. president accused China and the E.U. of manipulating their currencies to gain a competitive edge

Earnings season push equities higher

Jerome Powell’s positive assessment of the U.S. economy has supported the risk-taking mood

Will risk appetite resume in the week ahead?

So far, earnings from the big U.S. banks have been mixed

The week ahead: top market topics to watch

Investors shrug off trade fears; Pound resilient after Davis resignation

Will China's currency ring the alarm bell?

Trade fears and the Renminbi’s slide continued to drive risk aversion

Recession fears escalate as trade war heats up

A look back at the first half of 2018

What will be the key market themes this week?

European politics looks set to dominate the news agenda

What will be the key market themes this week?

China, the dollar and oil are once again the dominant factors

Why is the number 3 of crucial significance in 2018?

Investors and traders are concerned about U.S. 10-year Treasury Yields