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Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

The debate around rising inflation and the potential impact on central bank policy has been the key driver for financial markets of late, and last week was no exception.

Notes from the Trading Desk—Europe

The COVID-19 situation in Europe remains precariously balanced, which weighed on reopening hopes. The grounded tanker in the Suez Canal also continues to attract attention, with media reports suggesting nearly 200 ships carrying US$10 billion of goods were stalled as a result of the blockage.

Notes from the Trading Desk—Europe

Talk of a third wave of new COVID-19 cases increased across the European Union last week, with France reimposing lockdown in Paris, and German health officials stating cases are accelerating ‘exponentially’. The picture for the UK economy looks more encouraging. New cases remain far below January highs and hospital numbers continue to fall sharply.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

 Last week saw equity markets continue their grind higher, with the familiar theme of US technology stocks leading the way higher. Volumes and news flow were once again fairly light due to the summer holiday season.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

Last week was quiet for equity markets with the second-quarter 2020 earnings season now behind us and many market participants on holiday. The fate of technology stocks will likely be a key driver for equity markets globally into year-end.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

As summer started and lockdowns eased across Europe, a “‘feel-good”’ factor helped consumer activity start to rebound nicely in a number of countries. However, concerns seem to now be rising again over an increase in new COVID-19 cases across the continent.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Europe

In parts of the United States and in Europe, (namely France, Germany and Spain) COVID-19 cases have surged. So, the shape of global economic recovery from the pandemic remains uncertain. but markets appear to have shrugged this off for now.