Covid-19
Risk appetite picks up as China eases zero-Covid policy
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27 DEC clock 12:38

Risk appetite picks up as China eases zero-Covid policy

Stock markets are gaining while the US dollar is softening after China announced it would drop its quarantine requirements for inbound visitors. This further eases three-year border controls aimed at curbing Covid-19.
Week Ahead: OPEC+, ECB may surprise markets
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2 SEP clock 09:21

Week Ahead: OPEC+, ECB may surprise markets

Markets generally dislike uncertainty. Yet, that doesn’t stop traders and investors from trying to price in what they think is likely to happen in their view.
Dollar downside halted as China Covid concerns deepen
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22 NOV clock 14:24

Dollar downside halted as China Covid concerns deepen

The risk-off mood from the new surge in Covid infections in China saw a bid in the greenback. This offset the Fed speakers on the wires who were less hawkish than recent chatter.
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24 MAY clock 10:31

Global Growth Fears Strain Sentiment

Asian shares and US equity futures flashed red on Tuesday morning despite the rally on Wall Street overnight.
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26 APR clock 15:01

Markets Spooked By China Lockdowns and Rate Hike Jitters

Asian markets were wrapped in caution on Tuesday as investors nursed the nasty hangover from the previous day’s rout as fears over the impact of China’s new lockdowns lingered in the air.