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US Stocks Drift Lower into the Weekend – Nasdaq Off 0.4%
US markets showed mixed performance on Friday as investors awaited outcomes from geopolitical meetings involving Trump and Zelinsky. The Dow gained slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell. Focus…
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The Week Ahead – All Eyes on Central Banks and Jackson Hole
Global markets rose last week amid mixed US inflation data. The Trump-Zelenskiy meeting is anticipated for more geopolitical updates. This week features important central bank events, including the RBNZ rate…
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Hot US Inflation Stalls Fed Cut Hopes — Dollar Surges, Markets Flat
US stocks were stable following unexpected inflation data, stabilizing expectations for Fed rate cuts. The dollar surged after PPI exceeded forecasts, leading to rising treasury yields. Oil prices increased ahead…
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US Stocks Push to Fresh Highs – Nasdaq, S&P Set Records Again
Wall Street saw gains, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reaching record highs amid optimism for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Treasury yields fell, weakening the dollar and boosting equities. Oil…
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US Stocks Extend Gains Post-CPI – Nasdaq Leads on Rate Cut Bets
US equities continued their upward trajectory, boosted by inflation data aligning with forecasts, reinforcing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones…
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US Stocks Ease as Traders Brace for Key CPI Data
US equities opened the week lower ahead of the important inflation report, with the Dow falling 0.45%. The dollar strengthened, Treasury yields rose slightly, and oil prices were stable. Tonight’s…
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US Markets Power Higher into the Weekend — Nasdaq Leads with Fresh Record
US equities ended the week positively, with the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones all rising. Investor optimism persists amid solid tech earnings. Attention shifts to the RBA meeting, where…
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The Week Ahead – Data, Central Banks and Geopolitics in the Mix
Global equity markets finished strong last week, with new record highs. This week is busy with macro events, including RBA interest rates, US CPI data, and UK employment figures. Traders…
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US Markets Mixed in Choppy Trade – Nasdaq Hits New Record
US markets ended mixed with the Nasdaq reaching a record high, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones fell. Investor caution prevails amid Federal Reserve uncertainty, trade dynamics, and upcoming…
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Tech Stocks Surge as Apple Bets Big on U.S. Manufacturing
Tech stocks surged as the Nasdaq rose 1.2%, driven by Apple’s U.S. manufacturing expansion, while oil prices fell to 8-week lows amid geopolitical calm. Bond yields diverged and the dollar…
