Benjamin Chadwick

Benjamin Chadwick graduated from NYU Stern, has been an Associate Professor of Finance at the Kenna Flegler Business School for ten years before switching to a private financial consultancy and correspondent journalism from the Asian stock market. He is focused on the microstructure of securities markets, while he pays special attention to microcap issues.

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European Stocks Struggle, Balancing Earnings with Virus Wave

European stocks grappled on Tuesday, with investors balancing the generally stronger-than-expected Q3 earnings results with concerns about rising coronavirus cases.  In the previous session European stocks slipped further after their biggest fall since September. Concerns over the worsening pandemic intensified. The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, -0.45% dropped 0.7%, after a 1.8% tumble on Monday. Moreover, …

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Britain says Time was very Short as Barnier Heads to London

Britain said time was very short to bridge the significant remaining gaps on key issues in negotiations with the European Union. Michel Barnier, chief negotiator headed to London to continue talks. The United Kingdom left the EU in January, but the two sides are trying to secure a deal. They try to reach an agreement …

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Japan Raises View on Demand, but Economy still Severe

The Japanese government upgraded its view on consumption in its October monthly report. It was on stronger demand for electronics and higher travel spending. But it warned about broader economic conditions remaining severe due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The world’s 3rd largest economy showed signs of picking up from the fallout of COVID-19. This included …

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Trump and Biden’s Final Debate: Virus, Stock Market and Economy

President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden attacked each other on their final debate before the presidential elections. Issues on coronavirus, the stock market and the economy were argued upon on Thursday night.  Republican incumbent President Trump and Democratic challenger Biden traded barbs over management of the pandemic, health care and energy. Less …

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Investors Keep a Watchful Eye on Thai Protests

Some investors worry that escalating anti-government protests in Thailand could push one of this year’s worst-performing stock markets even lower.  Political uncertainty adds another layer of risk to an already weak tourism-dependent Thai economy. Asia’s worst performers this week were Thai stocks (SETI). Stocks were down 2.6%, as protests hit the capital Thailand Bangkok. Tens …

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Daimler and LVMH Shine as EU Stocks Push Higher

European stock markets pushed higher on Friday. Thanks to positive corporate news from index heavyweights Daimler and LVMH for some gains.   But investors were anxious over the economic impact of the second wave of the Covid-19 virus. Thus, overall sentiment remains weak.  The DAX in Germany traded 0.2% higher, at 3:35 AM ET (0735 GMT). …

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