The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, a decision widely expected by markets.
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Week in Review: Markets Pause as Oil Surges and AI Optimism Faces Its First Test
Oil nears $100 as AI investment scrutiny pressures technology shares, reshaping inflation, interest-rate expectations and global market direction.
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Markets weigh renewed geopolitical risk, resilient economic data and shifting interest-rate expectations.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Geopolitics, AI & Interest Rates Drive Markets
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.
Continue readingWeek in Review: AI Pressure Tests Risk Appetite
Global markets were volatile over the last week as attention shifted from oil relief to renewed pressure in technology and AI-linked shares.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Markets Rally as Central Banks Stay Cautious
Global markets gained as oil prices eased, but central banks remained cautious on inflation, rates and growth risks across key regions.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Blast Off
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.
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