Oil nears $100 as AI investment scrutiny pressures technology shares, reshaping inflation, interest-rate expectations and global market direction.
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Week in Review: US Inflation Cools, Geopolitical Risk Lingers
Markets weigh renewed geopolitical risk, resilient economic data and shifting interest-rate expectations.
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Markets weigh renewed geopolitical risk, resilient economic data and shifting interest-rate expectations.
Continue readingWeek in Review: U.S. Labour Market Cools
Global markets gained as oil prices eased, but central banks remained cautious on inflation, rates and growth risks across key regions.
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Global markets were volatile over the last week as attention shifted from oil relief to renewed pressure in technology and AI-linked shares.
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Global markets gained as oil prices eased, but central banks remained cautious on inflation, rates and growth risks across key regions.
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SpaceX’s record IPO, US inflation pressures, central bank decisions and South Africa’s growth momentum shape this week’s market outlook.
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May delivered another positive month for global equities,
Continue readingWeek in Review: Stronger Data Shifts the Rate Debate
Stronger U.S. data, higher oil prices and mixed global growth signals shape investor expectations around rates, markets and South Africa.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Inflation Risks Persist as Lower Oil Prices Ease Market Pressure
Global markets advanced as strong US earnings, resilient labour data and improving South African fiscal trends supported investor sentiment despite ongoing tariff and geopolitical risks.
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