Top 5 Things to Watch Today

Google is set to be in focus as S&P companies prepare to release their earnings. While the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike remains a consideration, there are no indications regarding the timing of such a move. Gold prices have surged by 1%, reaching their highest point in two weeks. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is facing increasing pressure to adopt a more accommodative monetary policy. As a result, global stock markets are showing mixed reactions following the Fed’s announcements and in anticipation of developments from the Bank of Japan.