Tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of U.S. interest rates remaining “higher for longer” weigh on sentiment.
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Week in Review: Elevated U.S. CPI and Escalating Debt Levels in China
U.S. stock markets saw a decline for the week due to increased concerns about conflict in the Middle East and ongoing inflation worries, leading to higher long-term Treasury yields.
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All three major U.S. indices moved higher this week, with the S&P 500 gaining 2.3%.
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Financial markets got off to a quiet start this week, as investors awaited the release of the U.S. consumer inflation data on Tuesday.
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In the U.S., S&P Global has released early estimations of its Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMI) for both the services and manufacturing sectors.
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U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in January, amid stubbornly high shelter prices.
Continue readingWeek in Review: The S&P 500 Reaches 5,000
The S&P 500 breaks through 5,000, after its 20 percent surge since November.
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The Federal Reserve’s (the Fed) scheduled policy meeting on Wednesday, played a significant role in influencing market sentiment.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Interest Rates Steady, While U.S. Growth Surprises
Global equity markets experienced positive momentum during the week, buoyed by steady interest rate decisions and better-than-expected U.S. GDP growth.
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Despite experiencing upward momentum last week, the markets in 2024 have been characterised as restrained and somewhat uneven.
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