European stock markets traded mildly higher in early trade on Monday but with the US closed it will be a thin day. Last week stocks notched another rise - the FTSE 100 continued its ascent towards the all-time high.

5% for one year. No wonder stocks are under pressure when the 1yr Treasury note yields more than 5.1%, its highest in 22 years. FOMC minutes signalled more rate hikes – and remember those minutes were before the hot data that hit the bull rally in recent days.

European markets are off to a slow start with early gains largely erased within the first half hour of trade. The FTSE 100 holds higher than 7100 with miners leading the gains as commodities continue their monster rally on tightening supply and soaring demand. Rio Tinto and BHP are both up more than 3% in early […]

Stocks up amid eased Chinese deflation. Miners, housebuilders lead UK market. Global currencies and commodities fluctuate. ECB contemplates additional rate hike. Stagflation concerns rise globally.

European markets enjoyed solid gains Thursday as risk appetite returned. But the rally hardly betrays a wanton desire for equities because a) we’re already at or near record highs and b) the selloff had not been especially deep despite US-Iran conflict fears seeing havens enjoy firm bid. Even a shaky ceasefire is enough right now […]