17 Quotes by Matthew Buckland

Yesterday's better than expected U.S. housing data combined with resurgent oil prices looks set to leave equities under a degree of pressure.

We're looking at a somewhat flat start to the week. Oil prices look set to play a key role in directing equities.

Softer oil prices may lend some support across the board.

Negative sentiment is expected to weigh on European equities.

With merger speculation failing to die out and strengthening metals prices, European markets are set for another strong start.

With the FOMC rate verdict due later today, there's a cautious mood creeping into equity markets as although a 25 basis point hike is widely expected, there's little consensus as to just how long the aggressive stance over interest rates will now continue for.

Today's market may well face a struggle for direction. Uncertainty over oil prices and the future direction for U.S. interest rates has made it a somewhat choppy week.

The prospect for some profit taking ahead of the weekend break doubtless remains.

Upbeat earnings news left Wall Street with a triple digit gain through yesterday's session and this looks set to lift European equities in early trade.