by Derek Heffernan | Dec 21, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – December 20th 2019 In the US all three major indices reached new highs. The driver was more positive sentiment around the US/China trade talks. News of a preliminary U.S.-China trade deal boosted semiconductor shares, helping technology...
by Derek Heffernan | Sep 9, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – September 9th 2019It was a second consecutive week of solid stock market gains as optimism has started to grow about a U.S/Chinese trade dispute resolution. Volumes picked up as many investors returned from their holidays and the VIX...
by Derek Heffernan | Aug 27, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – August 26th 2019Over the last month volatility has returned to markets, due to fears of an imminent recession. Last week saw this trend continue. Equity markets were on track for gains but an escalation in the US – China trade dispute on...
by Derek Heffernan | Aug 26, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – August 19th 2019Last week was a relatively wild week in global markets. Equities finished sharply lower.At the start of the week the US decided to delay imposing tariffs on Chinese imports to December 15th from September 1st. This caused...
by Derek Heffernan | Jul 29, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – July 29th 2019Markets in both Europe and the US rose last week. In Europe, positive earnings reports and the prospect of fresh stimulus from the ECB caused markets to advance. In the US, earnings have been flat but investors have instead...
by Derek Heffernan | Jul 22, 2019 | Weekly Market Commentary
Weekly Market Comment – July 22nd 2019Markets drifted lower as Q2 results season kicked off. Energy stocks declined the most as crude supplies fell less than expected. Even though earnings season is in full swing, many investors remain focused on monetary policy...
