Futures higher, Trump issues range of executive orders – what’s moving markets
Investing.com – US stock futures ticked up as markets prepared to begin a holiday-shortened trading week that has so far been dominated by President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Trump announced a slate of executive orders in the opening hours of
Investors ‘make Europe great again’ with big stock allocation, BofA says
MILAN (Reuters) – European stocks saw their second largest allocation in a quarter of a century in January, as lagging risk assets played catch up, according to a survey of investors from BofA Global Research published on Tuesday. In a
UK unemployment rate rises to 4.4%, BoE expected to cut rates
Investing.com — The United Kingdom’s unemployment rate rose to 4.4% for the three months ending in November, according to official figures released on Tuesday, an increase from 4.3% the previous quarter. According to market expectations, the latest data indicate that the
Trump holds off on Day 1 tariffs, but hints at duties for Canada, Mexico on Feb. 1
Investing.com — President Donald Trump refrained from imposing immediate tariffs on Monday, contrary to prior promises, but said he is considering a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1 over illegal immigrants and fentanyl crossing into
Swedish amortisation requirements, mortgage caps gave resilience, Riksbank chief says
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Amortisation requirements and mortgage caps in Sweden have safeguarded household resilience and served the economy well, Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said in a statement on Tuesday. “The high level of debt, together with short periods for fixing interest