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Back to SearchUS stocks rally after US-China trade detente
After the US and China both slashed their reciprocal tariff rates, US markets responded with jubilation yesterday, sparking an impressive rally with …
1 year ago
Tariff tensions ease and markets react
The United States and China have taken a step towards resolving their trade dispute, with both sides describing their initial talks in Switzerland th…
1 year ago
We have a deal!
The US and the UK agreed a new trade deal yesterday, making the UK the first country to reach a deal with the US since US President Trump introduced …
1 year ago
Fed says ‘No’ to pre-emptive rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at its policy meeting yesterday and Chair Jerome Powell made it clear that with inflation still …
1 year ago
Markets are taking a breather ahead of the Fed meeting
It took two attempts, but German conservative leader Merz was elected chancellor by parliament on Tuesday after an unprecedented defeat on the first …
1 year ago
US stocks stumble amid FX fluctuations
US equities struggled yesterday as the S&P 500 index snapped its nine-day winning streak with a modest rotation into defensive stocks. Meanwhile, the…
1 year ago
Stocks rebound, USD weakens, Buffett steps down
Global equity markets have largely recovered their losses since 2 April, or Liberation Day, with Australia, Mexico and Germany's DAX among the best p…
1 year ago
Microsoft and Meta boost risk-on sentiment
Equity markets continued their multi-day rally yesterday with the S&P 500 nearing its ‘Liberation Day’ level after the fastest 8-session gain since N…
1 year ago
100 days with Trump
Donald Trump and his policies remain a key focus for investors, particularly today as he reaches his 100th day in office. Yesterday, Trump signed ord…
1 year ago
Trade talks and tech titans: busy times for investors
The markets have seen some brief respite from volatility, thanks to positive developments in ongoing trade talks and upbeat company reports. However,…
1 year ago