Spreadex Market Update

Global markets turn negative quickly



In a dramatic turn of events, global markets turned negative quickly this afternoon with the Dow Jones opening 1% lower. European bourses followed the selloff seen in America however have managed to regain some of the earlier losses, especially in Germany. It’s quite clear that the market is still spooked by the idea of a rate rise by the and as such; market participants have been treated to a day of high volatility trading. The Dollar has continued its strong run into this afternoon with EUR/USD now trading just off its lows at $1.0720.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney testified before the Lords Economic Affairs Committee in London early and made his opinion on extra monetary stimulus “extremely foolish”.

The day after Apple released their hotly anticipated Watch, investors have had time to digest all of the details. Looking at the stock price, it seems investors aren’t too impressed with the new device with the price of Apple now trading around $2 lower at $125.29.

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