- European stock markets are receiving hopeful signals regarding the European Central Bank and the Chinese economy.
- Investors in the US are cautious ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.
- Economic outlooks between the Eurozone and the US are diverging.
A Positive Atmosphere Prevails in European Stock Markets
European stock markets are hopeful about possible interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB). In addition, it is preparing to show its best weekly performance in the last two months, with positive signals that the Chinese economy may regain momentum.
Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 1.5% on Thursday and rose 0.7% on Friday, marking its biggest weekly gain since July 14. The ECB raised interest rates to 4% on Thursday, but markets are hopeful this could be the last of the increase.
Experts, however, sense a positive atmosphere. “The important thing for markets is that a dovish rally indicates that we are nearing the end,” said Parisha Saimbi, G10 exchange rate strategist at BNP Paribas in London.
USA Is Cautious Before Fed Decision
In the USA, a cautious atmosphere prevails before the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve (FED). Futures suggest investors should remain cautious ahead of the Fed’s upcoming meeting. Investors expect interest rates to remain at current levels in the coming months, reducing the appeal of U.S. government bonds.
Economic outlooks between Europe and the US are diverging; While Europe is receiving more hopeful signals, US investors are taking a cautious approach.
Source: Reuters
