Tag: Markets
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Why Michele Bullock is Relieved to Keep Rates on Hold as Markets Shift
Introduction: A Calculated Pause in uncertain times As global markets wobble and inflation pressures ebb and flow, central banks face a delicate balancing act. Michele Bullock, governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), has signaled relief and prudence by opting to hold rates steady rather than rush into another tightening cycle. Her decision reflects…
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Why Michele Bullock is relieved she is keeping rates on hold as markets continue to shift
Markets in a Quiet Pause: Why Michele Bullock Kept Rates On Hold Australia’s central bank, led by Governor Michele Bullock, chose to keep the cash rate unchanged as markets continue to adapt to a shifting global backdrop. The decision, while anticipated by many investors, carries a layered signal about the economy’s current strength, price pressures,…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: AMD, Palantir, Pharmaceutical and Tech Earnings; Private-Sector Employment Report
H2: A busy earnings slate sets the tone for markets this week Stock traders will be closely watching a flurry of earnings reports and economic data that could shape market sentiment over the next few days. Artificial intelligence demand remains a central theme for investors, with chipmakers and tech software groups expected to outline how…
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What to Expect in Markets This Week: AMD, Palantir, Pharma and Tech Earnings, plus Private-Sector Hiring
Overview: A Week of High-Impact Earnings and Data This week’s market calendar centers on a battery of high-profile earnings reports from technology companies, alongside pivotal data on private-sector hiring. Investors will parse guidance and margins from semiconductor leaders, sift through software and AI spend trends from prominent analytics names, and assess the implications of the…
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Top five triggers for Indian stock market this week: Q2 FY26 results to trade deals
Overview: What could move Indian equities next week The Sensex and Nifty closed the week with a notch of losses, extending a decline for the second consecutive session, even as both benchmarks posted their strongest monthly performance in seven months. As India steps into a new week, investors will be scanning a mix of domestic…
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The Dollar Gets More Fuel From Powell’s Doubts About December Rate Cut
The Dollar Strengthens as Powell Casts Doubt on a December Rate Cut The U.S. dollar has found fresh momentum against other major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated caution about a potential rate cut in December. The comments, which suggested a more data-driven and cautious path for policy, came at a time when…
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Wall Street Extends Rally as Markets Brace for Key Data and AI Sector Bets
Wall Street Builds on Record Lifts Ahead of a Packed Market Week Stocks are marching toward fresh records as investors brace for a week packed with potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 is up around 1% in midday trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained about 0.5%, and the Nasdaq Composite has risen more…
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Wall Street Rallies Toward New Records as Gold Slumps Again
Wall Street Advances Toward Fresh Records Amid Broad Rally U.S. stock markets extended their ascent on Monday, pushing major indices toward new record highs as investors weighed a slate of potential market-moving events. The S&P 500 rose about 1%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 0.5%, and the Nasdaq climbed around 1.7% as trading…
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Global Markets Slump as US Regional Banks Spark Gold Record
Global markets fall as credit stress rattles investors Global stock markets slipped sharply after two US regional lenders disclosed exposure to millions of dollars in bad loans and alleged fraud. The developments sent shockwaves through Europe and Asia, fueling a rapid shift toward safer assets and a flight to gold, which reached a new high…
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Markets Live: ASX Poised Higher Despite Trump-China Tensions
ASX set for a higher open as tensions ripple through global markets Australian investors are waking to a cautiously optimistic mood, with ASX futures pointing to a roughly 0.8% gain in early trade. The bounce comes despite a roller-coaster session on Wall Street, where renewed U.S.-China tensions triggered sharp moves in equities, currencies, and precious…