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Could a Trump administration challenge the Fed’s independence?
Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and tax cuts could drive inflation, pressuring the Federal Reserve toward a hawkish stance. Trump has…
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PCE index, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, drops to 2.1%. Here’s what it means for interest rates.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, dropped to 2.1% last month on an…
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Inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed falls to lowest level since
The US personal consumption expenditures price index was released on Thursday. The index is the one the US Federal Reserve…
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Where to look for top-performing European stocks as interest rates dip
As interest rates fall, European stocks in sectors such as financials, consumer discretionary, and industrials tend to outperform. These sectors…
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Week ahead in the markets: Tensions in the Middle East remain in focus
This week, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the trajectory of US inflation, and insights from central bank meetings will…
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Markets week ahead: Spotlight on eurozone inflation and US employment
This week, markets will focus on upcoming economic data, including eurozone inflation, US non-farm payrolls, and China’s business activity figures.…
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Metal prices soar as Fed and China’s stimulus ignites market activity
Metal prices surged, with gold reaching a new record and silver briefly hitting a 12-year high following central banks’ easing…
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Markets weekly recap: Risk-on boosted by Fed’s outsized rate cuts
Global stock markets are set for a positive weekly close following the Fed’s jumbo rate cuts. The Bank of England’s…
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What the Fed’s jumbo rate cut means for European and global markets
The Fed’s substantial rate cut could result in a further loosening of global liquidity, prompting a shift in capital across…
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How have European stocks previously reacted to Fed rate cuts?
Historically, European stocks have reacted positively to Fed rate cuts, especially when not linked to a recession. However, during recessions,…
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