Spreadex Market Update

European Indices trading higher



European Indices are trading higher again this morning after Germany’s Dax index ended yesterday at a record high. Investors are seeing better returns from equities than bonds, which have been hit by interest rate cuts by major central banks, with the Reserve Bank of Australia becoming the latest to do so on Tuesday.

 

Asian shares have risen for a third consecutive day after China’s exports topped estimates and companies including HSBC Holdings posted encouraging earnings. The regional benchmark index has risen to a fresh 5-year high with stimulus driving the markets. Economic data remains in a “goldilocks” range, where it’s weak enough to warrant continued stimulus, but strong enough to keep earnings expectations positive.

Sainsbury's has suffered a slight fall in annual profits amid the intense battle among supermarkets to grow market share. It made a pre-tax profit of £788m in the year to March 16 - down 1.4% on the previous 12 months. Chief executive Justin King also confirmed he had reached agreement with Lloyds Banking Group to take full control of Sainsbury's Bank, at a cost to the chain of £248m.

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