In another packed program Michael Brown (Senior Market Strategist from Pepperstone) and I look back at the recent rate cut from the ECB, as well as the market fallout from President Trump’s shift on US foreign and defence policy, as well as the announcement of fresh tariffs that has seen US markets fall sharply over the last 2 weeks, but has seen the DAX and FTSE100 make new record highs.
We also look back at recent earnings announcements from Rolls-Royce, Nvidia and ITV as well as looking ahead to US CPI and results from Deliveroo and Balfour Beatty.
Takeaways
- The market is currently facing a growth scare due to deteriorating economic figures.
- US markets are down on the year, contrasting with European markets that are performing better.
- Central banks are navigating significant policy uncertainty, impacting their decision-making.
- Increased defense spending in Europe is seen as a response to geopolitical tensions.
- Corporate earnings reports are influencing market sentiment, with mixed reactions from investors.
- Sector rotations are occurring as investors shift from high-risk tech stocks to more defensive sectors.
- Geopolitical factors, including tariffs and trade relations, are affecting market stability.
- The economic outlook remains uncertain, with potential for further volatility in the coming months.
- Investors should be cautious and consider the implications of central bank policies on their strategies.
- The stock market’s performance does not always reflect the underlying economy.
Michael Hewson has over 30 years of experience in the financial markets and brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for stock market analysis to the Good Money Guide podcast. As the former Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets, Michael led a talented team of in-house analysts, providing daily insights, research, and market commentary to both retail and institutional investors and traders, as well as being regulatory featured on the mainstream financial media worldwide like the BBC and Bloomberg.
Michael is renowned for delivering award-winning forecasts and timely, accurate analysis and was nominated twice in the City AM Award category of “Analyst of the Year” in 2019, and 2021, receiving a high commendation in 2019 for the coverage of Uber and Lyft IPOs and predicting that the Fed would cut rates that year.
Michael is committed to empowering traders and investors. With prestigious MSTA and CFTe credentials, he has been honored by CityAM, the Professional Trader Awards, and FXWeek for his contributions to the industry. His extensive media experience, spanning TV, radio, online, and live events, has made him a respected educator, dedicated to helping audiences make confident, informed decisions.
You can contact Michael on michael@goodmoneyguide.com
