Market Pulse

In this week’s edition of Market Pulse, we take a global look at how central banks are navigating inflation that won’t quit, what that’s doing to markets (equities, bonds, FX), the latest corporate earnings surprises and a shift in the structural story around global trade and supply chains. We’ll wrap with three things to watch next week, a contrarian angle you might not have heard, and a practical takeaway for investors, business leaders and students alike.

A Fed rate cut sends markets higher. But central bankers insist this is not a pivot. Big Tech posts blowout numbers. China gets a diplomatic reprieve. And emerging markets send an early warning. Market Pulse for Friday 31 October.

In this week’s episode of Market Pulse, we cover how central banks are hinting at rate cuts even as earnings beat expectations. We look at how inflation, growth and credit risks are playing out across the US, Europe and China — and why emerging markets may be entering a more treacherous phase. I bring you the key numbers, the strategic take-aways and what investors should be watching next.

This week on Market Pulse, we assess diverging growth signals across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, dig into the Fed’s cautious tone as inflation proves stubborn, and examine Europe’s energy and industrial strains heading into winter. Plus, the AI IPO wave slows, bond markets recalibrate, and commodities reflect both geopolitics and China’s malaise.

This week on Market Pulse, we dissect the Fed’s latest policy signals as inflation proves sticky but growth cools, look at Europe’s fragile recovery under pressure from weak industry and rising energy costs, and explore cracks emerging in the AI investment frenzy as IPO fever meets valuation doubts. We’ll also cover bond markets, commodities, and China’s latest economic data — plus what to watch in the week ahead.

This Friday on Market Pulse, we unpack U.S. inflation data and what it means for the Fed’s next move, assess Europe’s renewed energy concerns as winter approaches, and look at how AI is reshaping capital markets with a wave of new listings. Plus, bond markets recalibrate, commodities move on geopolitics, and the week’s key takeaways for investors.

This week on Market Pulse, we unpack the growing divergence between central bank signals and investor expectations, delve into China's continued economic malaise and what it signals for global trade, and examine how tech giants are reallocating capital and resources amid an AI-driven arms race. Plus, earnings updates, a bond market reality check, and what to watch in the week ahead.

Today on Market Pulse: markets remain steady amid Middle East tensions, oil volatility, dovish Fed signals, and easing global business activity. Here’s your concise briefing for Monday, June 23.

From oil market shocks to investors rotating back into Europe and Japan, this week saw a shift in the global economic narrative. We’ll unpack why the World Bank is warning of the weakest decade for growth since the ’60s — and what that means for markets, policy, and portfolios.

Hello and welcome to Market Pulse. This week we unpack developments from the IMF’s Spring Meetings and other key policy arenas. We’ll start with the IMF’s new growth outlook, then move through Bridgewater’s warning on deglobalisation, President Trump’s new tariff blitz, central bank policy shifts, and Europe’s big AI investment push. Our goal is clear, analytical context – with the facts and expert insight you need.

In this week’s episode of Market Pulse, we delve into the escalating trade tensions sparked by President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, examining their profound impact on global markets. We analyze the historic stock market downturn, the surge in market volatility, and the ripple effects across various sectors. Join us as we unpack the economic indicators signaling potential stagflation and discuss the strategic shifts within the financial industry in response to this unprecedented economic climate.

This week on Market Pulse, we brace ourselves for the full spectacle of newly implemented global tariffs, dissecting the market tremors from Wall Street to the delicate dance in Asian economies. We'll also sneak a peek at intriguing technological developments and the ever-present whispers of potential economic shifts, all delivered with our signature blend of insight and mild amusement.

This week, we delve into the curious case of a once-celebrated DNA testing unicorn facing a DNA-level value wipeout, the ongoing saga of central banks tiptoeing around interest rates while politicians play tariff tag, and the increasingly pessimistic vibes emanating from consumers despite what the numbers might (or might not) be telling us.

This week on Market Pulse, we delve into the surprising outperformance of international stock markets compared to the US, examine Tesla's stock tumble amidst political headwinds and trade policy concerns, analyze the tariff tensions between the US and Canada, and explore the Trump administration's potential foray into the cryptocurrency world with Binance. We also touch upon the weakening US dollar and the shifting appeal of traditional safe-haven assets.

In this episode of Market Pulse we delve into Amazon (finally) acquiring rights for the James Bond series, Walmart's not great forecasts for 2025 which investors did not like, DOGE being a bit too intrusive and even more problems for EV vehicles. Tune into Market Pulse every Friday for the best business weekly roundup!

This week on Market Pulse we look at yet another haul of Trump's tariffs coming into effect, the rise of Chinese auto makers in developing countries, Musk's attempt to regain (desperate) control of OpenAI, and finally some good news in the Eurozone. Tune in every Friday for the essential business, finance and economics roundup.

This week, we're diving deep into the world of big tech spending on AI, where billions are being thrown around like confetti, while farmers brace for a new round of trade wars, and Porsche grapples with its identity crisis as it tries to go backwards to go forwards. Buckle up, because it’s been another wild ride on the market rollercoaster!

This week on Market Pulse, we break down OpenAI’s ambitious $300 billion valuation target and SoftBank’s potential multibillion-dollar investment. We also dive into the Federal Reserve’s rate pause and its impact on risky corporate debt, Big Tech’s mixed earnings reports, and Bitcoin’s surprising stability amid market uncertainty. Tune in for your essential Friday business and finance roundup—sharp, insightful, and with just the right touch of humor.