Why ISA investors should consider these 3 stocks to buy for retirement
Image source: Getty Images If you’re a British investor in your 40s or 50s looking for stocks to buy for retirement, 2026 looks bumpy. Trump’s tariffs could slap 10%-25% on UK exports, inflation is stuck above 3%, and Middle East unrest continues to impact energy prices. But here’s the good news: analysts love UK stocks […]
Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – NZ and China focus
New Zealand Q4 2025 employment report and China’s private survey services PMI feature on the calendar today. New Zealand’s labour market is expected to show signs of stabilisation in the December quarter, with the unemployment rate forecast to remain steady at 5.3%. Recent higher-frequency indicators suggest a modest pickup in employment growth over recent months, […]
Bloom: Cardinals Still Seeking Outfield Addition
The Cardinals’ offseason has primarily focused on subtracting veterans from the big league roster as the club embarks on a rebuild, but with yesterday’s Brendan Donovan trade now complete, most of the heavy lifting on the sell side of things has been complete. And although the main goals for president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom […]
UK stock market outlook in 2026: finding fortune on the FTSE 100
Image source: Getty Images As a stock market investor building a retirement portfolio, 2026 has already raised several concerns. Aside from the Autumn Budget impact, new macro uncertainties have also emerged. From Trump tariffs and stubborn inflation to ongoing geopolitical issues, investors need to think carefully about their FTSE 100 stock picks. But smart sector diversification […]
Oil: Private survey of inventory shows a large headline crude oil draw vs. build expected
Via oil price dot com: — Expectations I had seen centred on: Headline crude +0.5 mn barrels Distillates -2.3 mn bbls Gasoline +1.4 mn — The inventory data referenced here comes from a privately conducted survey by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which polls oil storage facilities, refiners, and other industry participants on a voluntary […]
Which looks better value today, the FTSE 100 or S&P 500?
Image source: Getty Images. Towards the end of 2021, I repeatedly warned readers that financial markets appeared to me to be an ‘everything bubble’. In particular, US stocks seemed widely overpriced. Back then, I worried that the S&P 500 index might fall 20% or more in 2022, entering a so-called bear market. Crash positions My […]
FX option expiries for 4 February 10am New York cut
There are just a couple to take note of on the day, as highlighted in bold below. They are both for EUR/USD and currently sandwiching the current spot price, with the expiries resting at 1.1800 and 1.1850. They’re not ones that tie to any technical significance but could act as bookends for price action in […]
Brewers Sign Former First-Round Pick Jordyn Adams
Outfielder Jordyn Adams has an agreement with the Brewers, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. That’ll almost certainly be a minor league contract with a non-roster invite to MLB camp once the signing is finalized. Adams is a CAA client. The 26-year-old Adams was the 17th overall pick by the Angels out of high school in 2018. […]
Yuan seen rising in 2026, but China signals resistance to rapid gains
China’s export-driven yuan gains are set to continue in 2026, but policymakers are poised to cap the pace of appreciation. Summary: Analysts expect the yuan to strengthen further in 2026, but policy resistance remains Export inflows and FX conversions have surged to record levels Consensus forecasts cluster near 6.9 per dollar, with upside risks flagged […]
Tech shares face key test on the charts after yesterday’s selloff
It was a poor day for US equities in general, with tech shares leading the declines. The S&P 500 closed down by 0.8% with the Nasdaq down by 1.4%. Meanwhile, the Dow fared better in closing down by just 0.3%. What is interesting about the selloff yesterday is how tech-heavy they were for the most […]
