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Industrial commodities, led by tin, have surged more than 20 per cent in three months
Falling gas prices and easing fears of a deep, continent-wide recession in 2023 have brightened prospects for Europe
Rally in junk-rated debt drives yields down since start of 2023
EU nations bought 101mn tonnes last year — 58% more than in all of 2021
UK mid-cap index to underperform blue-chip stocks by largest annual amount since 1986
Japan’s currency plunged to multi-decade lows in early autumn but investors eye a turning point
November inflows would be highest since July 2020 after inflation data ease rate rise worries
The LME had to suspend trading for a week, while inventory levels hit a 14-year low, adding to swings
Japan is now the only country with bonds offering sub-zero returns
Investors head for exit as rising rates in big economies and strong dollar hit sentiment
Inflation is biting into returns from bonds and equities
Market value of big tokens rises $280bn in July as inflows resume
Key fuel delivered in 2023 and 2024 are sitting near record levels
Rating agency S&P warns of ‘increasingly murky outlook’ for region’s credit market
SocGen suggests S&P 500 will bottom out over next six months
Central bank is on track to buy ¥10tn in debt this month to keep a lid on borrowing costs
Debt issued by companies most exposed to economic downturn slumps in price
Funds focused on environmental and governance issues have heavy allocations to tech sector
First-quarter profits up more than 40% from previous year even as headwinds intensify
Recession worries build but equities seen as having staying power
Cboe’s Vix index shows unease has dissipated over how far financial markets could fall
Shares in the region have been buoyed by surging commodity prices and cheap valuations
Traders pulled an average of $61mn from digital asset vehicles each week in January
Cost of hedging against default rises to highest level since November 2020
New barometer suggests pressures were most acute in October, but have since tracked lower
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