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Back to SearchEquities cheer Fed Rate cuts
All of the major US equity indices hit a new all-time high, a day after the US Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of the year and stronger-than-expecte…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Fed is back to lowering rates
The US central bank delivered a widely expected rate cut, sparking mixed market reactions amid cautious optimism. Tech stocks wobbled, especially Nvi…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
It’s Fed day!
Yesterday brought a mixed set of signals across global markets. We saw unexpected optimism from Germany, developments on the US–China trade front, st…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Global equities rally, and French government bond yields making headlines
Global stocks rise on upbeat US-China trade talks, with technology giants driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs. Alphabet is joining the USD…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Rate decisions ahead – a make-or-break week for markets?
Markets are off to a strong start this week, which will be a critical one with a 'triple-header' of major central bank decisions. The US Federal Rese…
7 months, 4 weeks ago
Markets rally as ECB holds rates and US data fuels Fed rate cut bets
marked a second consecutive pause following eight hikes since last year. In the US, data was mixed: inflation remains sticky but isn’t accelerating, …
8 months ago
New record closing and intraday highs for US stocks
US equities surged again yesterday, closing off their intraday highs but nevertheless achieving new records. US PPI data confirmed that growth is slo…
8 months ago
Higher ground – equities rise on rate hopes and merger activity
Stocks in the US hit another all-time high on expectations that the Federal Reserve will fight the slowdown in jobs growth with interest rate cuts. U…
8 months ago
French government collapses as Bayrou loses confidence vote
French Prime Minister Bayrou lost the confidence vote yesterday, triggering the collapse of his government. European markets had no chance to react, …
8 months ago
Japan’s stock markets rally after PM resigns
The Nikkei 225 was up around 1.5% and the Topix hit a record high this morning after Japan’s prime minister resigned over the weekend. It’s hoped tha…
8 months ago