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  • Five Things to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday

    Five Things to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday

    Introduction: A Fragile, Watchful Fragment of the Week The ASX 200 eked out a modest gain on Thursday, closing at 8,588.2 points, as traders assessed domestic earnings, regional cues, and the fragility of global markets. With Friday’s session in sight, investors are scanning a handful of pivotal developments that could determine whether the benchmark can…

  • ECB Holds Rates Steady as Outlook Improves: What It Means for the Euro Zone

    ECB Holds Rates Steady as Outlook Improves: What It Means for the Euro Zone

    ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Upgraded Growth Outlook The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today that it would keep its policy rates unchanged, but it upgraded its projections for growth and inflation for the euro area. The decision signals a shift in sentiment—one that suggests the central bank expects the economy to recover more robustly…

  • BoJ Set to Raise Benchmark Rate as Yen Pressure Mounts

    BoJ Set to Raise Benchmark Rate as Yen Pressure Mounts

    Overview: A Critical Move for Japan’s Monetary Policy The Bank of Japan appears poised to lift its key policy rate to the highest level in three decades, a move that signals a cautious but assertive shift in Japan’s monetary stance. Governor Kazuo Ueda and the central bank face a delicate balancing act: normalizing policy to…

  • Is Canada in a Recession? What Friday’s GDP Data Could Show

    Is Canada in a Recession? What Friday’s GDP Data Could Show

    Will Canada Enter a Recession? The Question on Everyone’s Minds As economists and ordinary Canadians await fresh data, the big question remains: is Canada in a recession? A recession is typically defined as two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth, but the practical signals that define a recession for households and businesses often come in…

  • Nifty 50, Sensex Today: What to Expect from Indian Stock Market in Trade on November 25

    Nifty 50, Sensex Today: What to Expect from Indian Stock Market in Trade on November 25

    Overview: Flat Start Expected for Indian Benchmarks The Indian stock market is anticipated to open on a flat note on Tuesday, November 25, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex possibly trading near yesterday’s closing levels. Market participants are weighing global cues after a broad-based rally in risk assets, while domestic drivers provide a mixed backdrop…

  • AI Bubble Warning: Dot-com Prophet Sees 2008-like Meltdown

    AI Bubble Warning: Dot-com Prophet Sees 2008-like Meltdown

    Analyst who predicted the dot-com bubble sounds a caution on AI risks An influential market analyst who famously warned about the dot-com bubble is issuing a blunt warning about today’sAI-driven market fervor. In a recent interview, the veteran observer argued that the surge in artificial intelligence optimism mirrors past cycles and warned that investors, policymakers,…

  • Fed Minutes Signal a Divided Path as Powell’s Era Nears Its End

    Fed Minutes Signal a Divided Path as Powell’s Era Nears Its End

    Intro: A Fed in transition could reshuffle market expectations The minutes from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s October meeting point to a more divided, cautious, and potentially bolder path for monetary policy as Jerome Powell approaches the end of his eight-year term. While the chair has long been associated with consensus-building, the latest documents reveal…

  • Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on November 19

    Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on November 19

    Market snapshot: Nifty 50 and Sensex set for a muted opening The Indian stock market is anticipated to kick off trade on November 19 with a muted bias as global cues weigh on investor sentiment. Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex are seen tracking softer cues from peers overseas, with traders cautiously awaiting domestic cues…

  • PSX Opens Higher as KSE-100 Surges Over 1,500 Points

    PSX Opens Higher as KSE-100 Surges Over 1,500 Points

    PSX Opens the Week with a Strong Rally The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the week on a notably positive note, signaling renewed investor confidence amid evolving political dynamics and macroeconomic expectations. In early trading, the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by an impressive 1,522.25 points, reflecting a broad-based buying mood across sectors. This sharp uptick…