Tag: Markets
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Winners and Losers of 2025: Top Performers and Flops
Overview: A year of rapid shifts As 2025 draws to a close, investors and consumers are pausing to take stock of a year defined by rapid change. From AI breakthroughs and silicon-shifts in consumer electronics to supply chain reconfigurations and new energy bets, some companies thrived by aligning with evolving demand, while others faced headwinds…
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Gold Tops 50 Records This Year as Rate Outlook Looms
Gold Reaches 50th Daily Record of the Year on Rate-Cut Bets Gold advanced to a fresh peak for the year, marking the 50th daily record as investors weigh the outlook for U.S. monetary policy and escalating geopolitical tensions. The precious metal climbed as much as 1.2% to trade just below $4,500 an ounce, continuing a…
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ASX Rises on Open as Iron Ore Stocks Lead, While Paramout Bid Rumors from Ellison Boost Sentiment
Australia’s Stock Market Opens Higher on Positive Broad-Side Momentum The Australian sharemarket kicked off the week on a firmer note, with the S&P/ASX 200 up in early trading as iron ore miners led gains and Wall Street provided a steady backdrop. Investors returned to risk assets with a cautious optimism, buoyed by steady U.S. market…
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ASX Climbs Higher as Larry Ellison Guarantees Paramount Bid
Australian shares edge higher as markets wake to steady signals The Australian sharemarket opened stronger, with the S&P/ASX 200 climbing about 0.4% in early trade, helped by gains in iron ore miners as investors focused on a steady start to the week on Wall Street. The index lifted around 30 points to hover near the…
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ASX climbs as Ellison guarantees Paramount bid, boosting market optimism
ASX opens higher on a buoyant mood The Australian stock market started the week on a firmer footing, led by gains in iron ore miners and a broad risk-on tone following a steady Wall Street session. The S&P/ASX 200 rose in early trade, signaling cautious optimism among investors as economic data and corporate developments shape…
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Markets This Week: Jobs Data, Inflation, Micron & Nike
Overview: A Cautious Pace Meets Fresh Data After a period of data drought sparked by the government shutdown, traders are bracing for a flood of economic updates this week. The calendar is packed with the most anticipated reports on employment, consumer prices, and retail activity, alongside quarterly results that could set the tone for the…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Jobs, Inflation, and Key Earnings
Overview: A Busy Week on the Economic Calendar Markets are shifting from a data drought to a deluge. As government calendars reopen, investors anticipate a flurry of important releases that could steer sentiment and asset pricing. The upcoming week features fresh jobs data, inflation readouts, and high-profile corporate results from Micron, Nike, and FedEx. For…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Jobs Report, Inflation Data, Earnings From Micron, Nike and FedEx
Overview: A Week of Major Economic Signals The financial calendar is finally catching up after a government shutdown lull, with a steady flow of critical economic indicators and corporate updates. Investors will parse a mix of labor market data, consumer inflation readings, and the latest quarterly results from marquee names. The overarching theme: policy signals…
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Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound on Revived Fed Rate-Cut Hopes
Markets Rise as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Return Equities across Asia-Pacific edged higher Monday as traders recalibrated expectations for U.S. monetary policy. A renewed tilt toward potential Federal Reserve rate cuts this year supported regional risk sentiment, even as investors weighed lingering signs of economic resilience and inflation dynamics. The catalyst for the session was renewed…
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AI Warnings Echo: Bubble Risks and a 2008-like Meltdown
Analyst warns over AI hype and a looming market crash An influential market analyst who correctly called the dot-com bubble is sounding a cautionary note about today’s AI fervor. In a recent interview, he argued that Americans are turning a deaf ear to warnings about overestimated profits, feverish investing in artificial intelligence, and the potential…