With the recent downturn in the positivity surrounding financial markets, last week ended on a relatively subdued note, even though the January NFP was weaker than expected. The market seemed to focus on the positive factors which was highlighted by the drop in the unemployment rate from 6.7% to 6.6%. This week all the market […]

1. Barclay’s Bonus payout http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0211/503574-barclays-results/ 2. Yellen in the Spotlight http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0211/503589-yellen-testimony/ 3. Mark Carney & BOE http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-11/carney-faces-traders-as-boe-updates-rates-guidance-u-k-credit.html 4. Bitcoin Under the knife http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2014/02/10/bitcoin-core-developer-to-mt-gox-bitcoin-is-not-broken/ 5. Gold continues Higher http://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-win-streak-pushes-toward-fifth-session-2014-02-11

1. Irish Commercial Property  http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/commercial-property/property-fund-has-eye-on-five-dublin-city-centre-properties-1.1686167 2. Job Creation (PWC Report) http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/boom-in-funds-to-create-10000-jobs-in-six-years-29993938.html 3. Big Month for Ulster Bank http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/ulster-bank-faces-crunch-month-29991880.html 4. Rich Chinese leaving China http://www.marketwatch.com/story/rich-chinese-line-up-to-leave-china-2014-02-09 5. Morning Market News http://www.iift.ie/market-new/

1.  Anglo Comedy Show http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/quinn-was-eternally-optimistic-about-anglo-share-price-1.1682871 2. Linkedin Under Pressure http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/linkedin-shares-drop-15-after-below-target-forecasts-1.1683454 3. Apple Betting On It’s success http://www.marketwatch.com/story/apple-repurchases-14-billion-of-own-shares-wsj-2014-02-06 4. Draghi waits on data http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-07/draghi-starts-policy-action-countdown-as-ecb-awaits-data.html 5. Excel masterclass http://www.businessinsider.com/excel-sparklines-2014-2

1. Twitter user numbers a concern http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0206/502526-twitter-results/ 2. Mr Draghi http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-06/draghi-as-ecb-master-of-suspense-keeps-investors-on-edge.html 3. Sochi scare  http://blogs.marketwatch.com/themargin/2014/02/05/sochi-hotels-fail-at-the-finish-line-as-horror-stories-emerge/ 4. Anglo on the hunt http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/anglo-chased-investors-around-world-in-bid-to-do-800m-deal-trial-told-29984758.html 5. RSA back on track http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/rsa-shares-jump-on-back-of-hester-appointment-29983747.html

1. Anglo Trial gets underway http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0205/502315-anglo-trial/ 2. Worst January in a decade http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-05/europe-s-investment-bankers-mark-worst-january-in-decade.html 3. The China factor http://www.marketwatch.com/story/chinas-strong-currency-problem-2014-02-04 4. Landmark Pension case http://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/property-mortgages/landmark-pension-case-could-have-farreaching-consequences-29980059.html 5. Correct me if I’m wrong http://www.safehaven.com/article/32654/how-much-further-could-stocks-drop

It is not often that we experience the level of market volatility that we have encountered over the last few trading days. It is important to know what is going on and why the markets are reacting in this fashion before making any irrational decisions. So without getting too complicated what has caused all of […]

1. Correction Time http://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-stocks-edge-lower-on-china-slowdown-fears-2014-02-03 2. Atlantic Storms http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/ireland-facing-a-fortnight-flooding-due-to-atlantic-storm-factory-29976498.html 3. Happy Birthday Facebook http://www.independent.ie/business/technology/facebook-at-10-zuckerberg-hails-incredible-journey-29978231.html 4. Whats  next for Apple http://www.safehaven.com/article/32640/is-apple-paving-the-way-for-the-sp-500 5. Japanese equity turmoil http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0204/502079-asian-markets/

1. Ryanair posts a loss http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/transport-and-tourism/ryanair-posts-q3-loss-of-35m-on-the-back-of-falling-fares-1.1677587 2.  Storm Fears continue across the country http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/more-misery-on-way-theres-no-calm-after-crippling-storms-29973657.html 3. Another successful deal for Desmond http://www.independent.ie/business/desmond-sells-180m-optimal-payments-stake-for-huge-profit-29970763.html 4.Ireland v Scotland the Stats http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/monday-breakdown-ireland-v-scotland-29973262.html 5. Correction Time http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-02-03/topix-heads-for-11-week-low-on-china-slowdown-concern.html