Tag: policy risk
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Dow Jones Futures Rally Eyes Jobs Data and Tariffs Verdict After Small-Cap Lead
Market Pulse: The Next Move for Dow Jones Futures U.S. stock futures pointed higher as traders buffered against a fresh wave of economic data and a potential tariffs ruling that could reverberate across sectors. The latest session suggested a cautious tilt after small-cap shares outperformed, signaling a tilt in risk appetite that could influence the…
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Flashing Warning: Silver and Gold Run-Up Signals Risk to the Economy
Introduction: Why a Metals Sprint Matters Beyond the Trading Floor When silver and gold prices surge, many observers assume it’s a niche story about investors chasing safe havens. But a rapid run-up in precious metals can reflect deeper cracks in the economy: inflation pressures, shifting policy expectations, and anxieties about future growth. The current pace…
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Investors Flee Shares as Tax Fears and AI Bubble Loom over UK Markets
Market shake-up as investors pull funds amid tax rise uncertainty Investors pulled about £3.6 billion from UK shares as talk of tax rises and an anticipated AI bubble sparked caution ahead of the budget on November 26. The data, from Calastone, highlights a period of heightened risk aversion as traders weigh how Chancellor Rachel Reeves…