16 October 2019
Greater expectations on a brexit deal led to broad gains across financial markets.
Evolution of the international financial markets and evaluation of the main events and economic indicators of the previous day session. Available in English.
Markets started the week cautiously as investors moderated their hopes about the U.S.-China preliminary deal.
Global markets rallied at the end of last week, fuelled by a preliminary deal between the U.S. and China.
In yesterday's session, investors exhibited an upbeat tone as both China and the U.S. showed cautious optimism after the top-level trade talks.
Investor sentiment improved on the back of hope of progress in the negotiations between China and the U.S. According to media reports, Chinese officials are open to accept a partial deal, although a broader one is unlikely.
Volatility rose and stock indices declined across the board as investors turned pessimistic on this week’s trade talks.
In the first session of the week, investors awaited for clues on the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.
Investor expectations of easier U.S. monetary policy pushed down sovereign yields and fueled an across-the-board advance in stock markets.
Volatility rose again and stock markets took another hit across advanced and emerging economies.
Volatility rose and stocks tumbled across advanced and emerging economies as the release of disappointing economic indicators led to a risk-averse mood among investors.
Markets started the week with modest gains on the back of conciliatory statements from U.S. and Chinese officials (a White House trade adviser dismissed the idea of delisting Chinese companies as "fake news"; a Chinese official asked for a "constructive attitude" towards resolving differences).