Market Analysis

Markets are returning today after the US closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Day holiday. Today saw a further move lower to start with after broad based selling yesterday as part of a gentle retracement of Friday’s move higher. News broke overnight that the US has requested that formal extradition proceeding begin against Huawei’s CFO who was detained in Canada. ...Read More

The release of Chinese data overnight showed a continued decline in GDP for the country with a slip to 6.4% from 6.5% previously. The Unemployment rate ticked up to 4.9% from 4.8% previously. Fixed Asset Investment year to date was expected to rise to 6.0% but remained unchanged at 5.9%. ...Read More

The recent film release of “Mary Queen of Scots” is, I believe, Josie Rourke’s first stab as film director, having recently left the Donmar after several very successful seasons. Saoirse Ronan takes the lead role and Margot Robbie plays Queen Elizabeth I. ...Read More