U.S. stock index futures fluctuated in early morning trading on Wednesday.
Palantir shares fall after fourth-quarter loss, but revenue beat expectations
The tight-lipped data analytics company debuted through a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange in September.
US MBA mortgage applications w.e. 12 February -5.1% vs -4.1% prior
Latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association for the week ending 12 February 2021
– -4.1%
The key drop comes from yet another dip in purchasing activity with refinancing activity also seen declining once again in the past week. That points to some moderation in housing market activity though it will be interesting to see how
– -4.1%
The key drop comes from yet another dip in purchasing activity with refinancing activity also seen declining once again in the past week. That points to some moderation in housing market activity though it will be interesting to see how
Dollar keeps more resilient ahead of North American trading
Dollar holds firmer even as the reflation trade pauses for breath
The dollar firmed yesterday on the back of higher yields and is so far keeping that momentum going in trading today, gaining modest ground across the board.
The dollar firmed yesterday on the back of higher yields and is so far keeping that momentum going in trading today, gaining modest ground across the board.
UK PM Johnson: Lockdown should be eased in stages
Comments by UK prime minister, Boris Johnson
– Will set out steps to move out of lockdown on 22 February
– Approach will be cautious, prudent, irreversible
– The unwinding of restrictions will be done in stages
Johnson is trying to manage expectations ahead of his big announcement next Monday. Expect there to be much rumours on that going
– Will set out steps to move out of lockdown on 22 February
– Approach will be cautious, prudent, irreversible
– The unwinding of restrictions will be done in stages
Johnson is trying to manage expectations ahead of his big announcement next Monday. Expect there to be much rumours on that going
RBA has already fired its best shot to quell aussie strength – Westpac
Westpac argues that the RBA has already used up its best opportunity to limit the aussie currency strength over the next six months
The firm’s senior currency strategist, Sean Callow, says that in electing to make an early decision by , the RBA had used its best shot to prevent further gains in the currency in
The firm’s senior currency strategist, Sean Callow, says that in electing to make an early decision by , the RBA had used its best shot to prevent further gains in the currency in
German health minister says that data shows virus variants are spreading quickly in Germany
Comments by German health minister, Jens Spahn
Although the virus situation in Germany is taking a turn for the better, lawmakers remain guarded on the spread of virus variants and medical capacity.
Although the virus situation in Germany is taking a turn for the better, lawmakers remain guarded on the spread of virus variants and medical capacity.
Luxusmode: Pandemie bremst Gucci: Mutterkonzern Kering erzielt weniger Umsatz
Die Boutiquen sind in der Pandemie geschlossen. Darunter leidet der Umsatz des französischen Luxusriesen Kering. Auch der Gewinn ist deutlich eingebrochen.Marktbericht: DAX fällt zum Handelsstart
Beim DAX ist am Mittwochmorgen die runde Marke von 14.000 Punkten wieder gefallen. An den US-Börsen scheint die Kauflust zu schwinden. Damit fehlt auch dem deutschen Leitindex aktuell ein Aufwärtsimpuls. mehr
Nestlé verkauft Wassergeschäft in Nordamerika
Der größte Lebensmittelkonzern der Welt Nestlé hat sein Wassergeschäft weiter reduziert und die Nordamerika-Sparte für mehr als vier Milliarden Dollar verkauft. Eine Antwort auf die internationale Kritik? mehr