Fiona Cincotta

Fiona Cincotta

Fiona Cincotta

Senior Market Analyst

Expertise: Macroeconomics, Fundamental & Technical Analysis, Media

Trading Style: Trend/Swing


Experience:

• Over 15 years’ experience trading and analysing UK, European & US markets

• Covers forex, equity, commodity, and crypto assets

• Webinars seminars and regular appearances on BBC, Reuters and Bloomberg TV as well as a weekly slot on BBC’s World Business report (World Services).

• Regularly quoted in Bloomberg, Reuters and MarketWatch among other outlets

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SP500 Forecast: SPX cautious ahead of a big week for data and earnings

U.S. stocks are set for a quiet open with little change on Monday ahead of a week packed with economic data and earnings from big tech. Trade policy developments also remain in focus. Last week, stocks rallied in hopes of a de-escalation in the US-China trade war, but there is still a lack of clarity. This week, big tech earnings, US GDP, core PCE, and NFP are all in focus.

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April 29, 2025 12:00 AM
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FTSE 100, EUR/USD Forecast: Two trades to watch

FTSE is inches higher ahead of UK banks’ earnings this week. EUR/USD falls away from its 3-year high ahead of a busy week.

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Weekly Equities Outlook: Apple, Meta & Amazon

Magnificent 7 earnings ramp up this week with Apple, Meta, Apple and Microsoft earnings.

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April 26, 2025 12:00 PM
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S&P500 Forecast: SPX flat on contradictory US-China messages, Alphabet beats

U.S. stocks are broadly unchanged amid ongoing China-U.S. trade uncertainty. However, a slight tone softening from both sides means stocks are set to rise across the week. Alphabet is rising after its quarterly earnings beat forecasts.

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April 26, 2025 12:00 AM
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Dow Jones Forecast: DJIA struggles on renewed trade jitters

U.S. stock prices are mixed as China dashed any optimism over potential progress in trade relations and a de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war, saying no talks with Washington are taking place. Alphabet is falling ahead of earnings after the close.

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April 24, 2025 11:23 PM
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DAX, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch

DAX falls as trade uncertainty keeps sentiment weak. USD/JPY falls as US-China de-escalation hopes fade.

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April 24, 2025 06:24 PM
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Nasdaq 100 Forecast: QQQ rises on Trump's softer stance, Tesla jumps

U.S. stock indices are set to open sharply higher as Trump walked back threats to fire Powell and appears to soften his stance on China. Tessa also jumps post-earnings. US PMI data is due later today. this could provide the first signs of the economic impact of Trump's tariffs.

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April 23, 2025 11:27 PM
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S&P 500 Forecast: SPX rises but the mood remains cautious, Tesla reports

U.S. stock indices are pointing to a stronger open, rebounding from yesterday's steep sell-off caused by President Trump's escalated criticism of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which hit market sentiment. Tesla kicks off Magnificent 7 earnings after the close.

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April 22, 2025 10:24 PM
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GBP/USD, DAX Forecast: Two trades to watch

GBP/USD rises to 1.34 on USD weakness in the sell America trade. The DAX falls as Trump attacks Powell, hitting risk sentiment.

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April 22, 2025 05:27 PM
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Weekly Equities Outlook: Tesla, Alphabet & Boeing

As earnings season ramps up, numbers from Tesla, Alphabet, and Boeing will be in focus.

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April 21, 2025 07:20 PM
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S&P 500 Forecast: SPX rises on trade talk optimism

U.S. stock indices are broadly rising on Thursday, the final trading day of the long Easter weekend, amid optimism in trade talks between the White House and Japan and as President Trump criticises Powell once more.

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April 17, 2025 10:55 PM