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Coronavirus Comeback: What’s Up with Wall Street?
The worst unemployment report since the Great Depression era screamed across computer and television screens Friday morning, announcing that a…
These Billionaires Got $283B Richer During Coronavirus
It’s fair to say that the brutality of the coronavirus stock market crash caught everyone off guard. But while we’re…
30.04.2020: Hopes Are High On Drug Treatment
Yesterdays price action was particularly important, as at 13:30 (UK time) we had the US GDP numbers. Additionally, yesterday we…
Optimism Grows As Lockdown Measures Ease Off
As more and more countries are easing their lockdown rules, investors are feeling positive. Signs of life going back to…
Johnson Announced No Change In Lockdown Measures
Whilst some countries are relaxing their lockdown policies, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today that he will not be…
Coronavirus: Market Says ‘Yes’, Economy Says ‘No’
Coming into 2020, it had been 11 years since investors encountered a true bear market. However, worries about the economic…
24.04.2020: UK Retail Sales Data Plunged
Markets are trading to the downside. This is because investors were hoping that the drug for Covid-19 that Gilead Science…
Warren Buffett’s Best Coronavirus Stock (So far) In 2020
Thought you got hammered in the market? Despite the fact that Warren Buffett has an excellent track record of navigating…
23.04.2020 Coronavirus Update: ECB Will Buy Junk Bonds
Looking at the European economic numbers it is clear that Covid-19 is having a huge affect on the markets. As…
What the Market Might Have Looked Without Coronavirus
“I’ve long felt that the only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune-tellers look good. Even now, I continue…
22.04.2020 | US Approves Another $500 Billion Budget
Equity markets are trading higher as the US got approval for 500 billion dollars’ worth of loan for small business.…
21.04.2020: Crude Oil Became The Biggest Victim
Coronavirus continues to affect the financial markets. The extent of the ramifications of the virus are still unknown, however, yesterday…
20.04.2020 – Focus Is On Exit Strategies
All eyes are on Britain’s exist strategy. The pressure is on Boris Johnson who suffered criticism for starting the lockdown…
17.04.2020 Coronavirus Update: Trump Announced Partial Opening Of US Economy
Donald Trump announced the partial reopening of the US economy – this caused major indices to rise almost 800 points.…
16.04.2020: What To Make of Earnings Season?
Traders are unsure whether to be hopeful or pessimistic. On the one hand there is huge optimism as China reopens…
15.04.2020: Germany Extends Its Lockdown
Over in Germany we can see a surge in the number of Coronavirus cases, however it is interesting to note…
Coronavirus: What’s Next for Gold Prices?
After seeing some wild daily swings in March, could the economic instability inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic be setting up…
Coronavirus: Kicking Off Earnings Season
U.S. stocks are coming off their biggest week of gains since 1974. The S&P 500 rebounded 25% from a low…
14.04.2020 | Gold price Surges and Markets Move Higher
Looking at the import and export numbers coming from China we can be optimistic. The numbers are far better than…
10.04.2020: Markets Continued Their Rally
The federal Reserve has increased its liquidity program by another 2.3 trillion dollars. It has increased its liquidity program to…
09.04.2020: Deadliest Day For The UK
Yesterday was a difficult day for the UK, as it saw its deadliest day so far as a result of…
Oil’s Wild Ride Amidst the COVID-19 Outbreak
What a time to be an oil trader! Since the coronavirus outbreak, oil prices have taken a major blow. Crude…
Can The Upward Momentum Continue For Equities
Naeem Aslam, AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst reports that whilst there are still many deaths and new cases, it seems that…
03.04.2020: Over one million cases of Coronavirus
There have been over one million reported Coronavirus cases worldwide. Because of this, if we look at the European markets…
01.04.2020 Coronavirus Update: Infection Rate Spiral in US, Markets Tank
Two main things are having huge effects on the US markets at the moment: Infection rate and death rate as…
European Epicenter Shows Positive
As the numbers of new Coronavirus cases and deaths decline in Italy, investors assume that Italy has indeed seen its…
COVID-19: How Low Can the Market Go?
If you’re a shaken investor sitting on big paper losses, getting an indication of when can we expect the stock…
31.03.2020 | Coronavirus: Is The Worst Behind US?
Due to the fact that the equity markets continue to surge, investors are asking themselves the million dollar question. Is…
Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Stocks Right Now?
Unsettling times have hit the global market. Last week, the Dow‘s close at 19,173 points concluded the worst week since…
30.03.2020 – Coronavirus: Italy Shows Some Silver Lining
Italy has finally seen two consecutive days with lower death rate, this indicates that Italy may have reached its peak…
Gold, Was it a Golden opportunity in itself?
Volatility continued within the markets last week, churning out opportunity upon opportunity for traders. Our Chief Market Analyst syphoned off…
Coronavirus and The Global Economy: Yes, There Really Is Cause for Optimism
Sourced from Harvard Business Review and CNBC Without doubt, the Covid-19 outbreak has become one of the biggest threats to…
Is The Bottom In Place For Equity Markets?
Due to a massive three day rally for the equity markets investors are asking themselves have the markets finally reached…
European Markets Trade / March 27, 2020
We are seeing a downward move in the European markets, the reason for this, is that the European leaders failed…
26.03.2020: Fiscal Package Passed From Congress. Oil May Pop
The world is still under lockdown. Looking at the equity market we can see that the Dow surged over 2%…
25.03.2020: Massive Surge and Massive Stimulus, What Now?
The $2 trillion Fiscal package has finally been agreed upon. This will definitely influence the markets. Whilst this is a…
Oil played Piggy while Bitcoin jumps
A state of anxiety echoed around the world as it was reminded it is not immortal. A warning shot across…
24.03.2020: What Is Moving Markets Today?
Whilst VIX dropped substantially from its all time high , the Gold price surged and went above 1500. To learn…
How the Stock Market Performed?
While past rebounds can’t predict what will happen now, judging by the market’s performance during the start and end of…
23.03.2020 Coronavirus update: Aid Package Failed To Pass Through Congress
As Europe continues to suffer from Covid-19, governments are tightening the limitations on citizens and many countries are moving towards…
20.03.2020 – Coronavirus update: FOMO Is Here!
As a result of the ongoing pandemic, coronavirus, the equity market is selling at a massive discount. So to, commodities…
19.03.2020 | Coronavirus: More Stimulus Is Here
Another interesting day in the markets. Yesterday the Dow Jones closed over 1300 point, however the VIX jumped a mere…
When Safety First Becomes Your Best Trading Strategy
Introducing AvaTrade’s 360° Protection Package Trading with the most regulated broker in the world means knowing you’re covered to the…
What to Do with Your Money During the Coronavirus
Sourced in part from CNBC Make It Worried about what the global financial instability could mean for your money? We’re…
Q&A Coronavirus
What is a coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In…
Fiscal Package delivered, What Should You Do Now?
Thanks to the financial Bazooka which was delivered there are now many opportunities in the market. AvaTrade’s chief Analyst explains…
How to Trade Smarter During a Stock Market Crash
Fear of a stock market crash is never far away. And they're brutal when they hit. Ask anyone who was heavily…
Coronavirus: The Fed Failed to Calm Markets
As Coronavirus causes fear and havoc, market participants are acting according to their gut feeling and not according to logic.…
What Traders Need To Know About Coronavirus
Understand the impact of Coronavirus in the financial markets. Naeem Aslam AvaTrade’s Chief Market Analyst explains how even novice traders…
A flurry of market activity, all in a week
Last week the world reacted to the effects of the Coronavirus by stepping up their preventive measures, from closing schools…
Coronavirus Update: Markets Bounce Back Up From Biggest One Day Drop
Thanks to Coronavirus we are witnessing huge volatility in the markets, things continue to be unpredictable. After showing worrying figures…
Coronavirus and the Stock Market
Coronavirus and the Stock Market Financial markets move in cycles. If history is any indication, the market is set to…