International News
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US pre-open: Early gains erased as futures turn sharply lower
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures turned sharply lower ahead of the opening bell, erasing gains made the previous session, as equities tracked European and Asian markets into the red. Read More
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German producer prices rise by less than forecast
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Producer prices across Germany rose by less than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday. Read More
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SNB sets rates at 0.25pc in fifth consecutive cut
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Switzerland's central bank reduced its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.25% on Thursday, marking its fifth consecutive cut since March 2024. Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as Fed, PBoC hold rates
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Thursday as investors reacted to unchanged interest rates in both China and the United States. Read More
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US close: Stocks jump on dovish signals from Powell
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Dovish signals from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pushed US stocks higher in afternoon trade, with the S&P 500 rising to its highest in nearly two weeks. Read More
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US close: Stocks jump on dovish signals from Powell
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Dovish signals from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell pushed US stocks higher in afternoon trade, with the S&P 500 rising to its highest in nearly two weeks. Read More
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Fed still sees two rate cuts, to slow balance sheet reduction
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Rate-setters in the US voted to stand pat on rates, but said that they would slow the pace at which the central bank reduced its balance sheet until a deal was reached on the govern... Read More
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Europe close: Stocks end mostly higher, Ukraine in focus
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - European shares were mostly higher on Wednesday as investors awaited a policy decision from the US Federal Reserve. Read More
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Allianz, BlackRock join consortium to acquire Viridium for €3.5bn
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - A consortium of top-tier insurers and asset managers, including Allianz, BlackRock and T&D Holdings, are to acquire German life insurance consolidator Viridium Group for €3.5b... Read More
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US open: Stocks push higher as markets await Powell comments
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stocks rebounded on Wednesday morning following heavy losses the previous session, though sentiment still remained fragile following a sell-off earlier this month as investors aw... Read More
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General Mills cuts guidance on slowing demand for snacks
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Cheerios-owner General Mills cut its full-year outlook on Wednesday, on waning demand for snacks in the US and mounting economic uncertainty. Read More
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US mortgage applications pull back as rates climb
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage applications in the United States pulled back last week after a significant uptick over the preceding two weeks, as long-term mortgage rates rose for the first time in more... Read More
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US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of FOMC meeting
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures were edging higher on Wednesday morning after a sharp drop the previous session, though gains are likely to be limited ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeti... Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as BoJ keeps rates on hold
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed Wall Street's sharp losses in technology stocks and the Bank of Japan's policy decision. Read More
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Ferrexpo accuses Ukraine of breaching treaty obligations
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Ferrexpo were sharply lower on Wednesday, after the iron ore producer accused Ukraine of breaching international investment agreements. Read More
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Bank of Japan keeps key policy rate at 0.5%
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan maintained its key policy rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, as expected. Read More
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Europe close: Dax and gold futures hit record highs
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - European markets were up on Tuesday as investors eyed an historic vote on debt reform in Germany. Read More
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Directors deals: IAG's Sansavini buys shares
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The chairman of IAG's Spanish unit, Iberia, purchased a large amount of shares following the exercise of nil-cost options given to him under the carrier's 2020 performance share pla... Read More
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US close: Tech stocks lead markets lower as Fed meeting looms
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with steep losses on Tuesday as the selling pressure resumed after a brief two-day rebound, with blue chip tech names leading the decline. Read More
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German MPs approve defence spending package to counter Russia threat
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany's parliament has approved an historic package of spending and debt limit reforms, potentially clearing the way for a massive boost in defence and infrastructure spending for... Read More
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