27 January 2025
Is cheap always cheerful? – Download Chart of the week
The Market Place – Download Market Data
- US financial markets surged toward record highs, driven by robust earnings, AI investment initiatives, and trade policy uncertainty.
- UK markets remained positive, supported by tech investment prospects, ECB rate cut expectations, leadership changes, and modest economic activity growth.
- Eurozone markets showed caution, balancing improved PMI figures, trade tensions with China, ECB rate cut expectations, and investor sentiment uncertainties.
- Asian markets experienced mixed performance, influenced by Japan’s rate hikes, China-U.S. trade tensions, slight Chinese stock gains, and cautious sentiment.
