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Oil futures rose sharply as concerns intensified over renewed strikes on Iran, attacks on shipping in the Gulf and production shut-ins ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. WTI was up 4.7% at $92.46 a barrel and Brent gained 4.5% to $104.76.
The roundup says the Swiss franc remains supported by safe-haven demand, while sterling and gilt yields rise on expectations for Bank of England policy tightening and ahead of the U.K. budget. It also notes euro weakness tied to French fiscal concerns and a Treasury auction under close watch.
Analysts had been expecting a more modest 0.5% increase. The construction sector posted a 9.3% month—on—month rise after seasonal and calendar adjustment, helped by a strong performance in specialised construction activities and building—completion work, where production jumped 13.1%, federal stats…
For years, investors have argued about whether the small-cap premium still exists. The original case was easy enough to understand. Smaller companies should produce higher returns because investors are accepting more risk. These businesses usually have less access to capital, fewer revenue sources, thinner trading volu