The Nasdaq briefly surpassed the 20,000 mark this week, reflecting a year of robust U.S. economic growth, rising corporate profits, moderating inflation, and central-bank easing.
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Week in Review: French Government Collapses After No-Confidence Vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s minority government collapsed after Parliament passed a no-confidence motion led by the National Rally…
Continue readingWeek in Review: A Decisive Win for Trump
The U.S. election concluded with a clear victory for Donald Trump, securing Republican control of the presidency and Senate, and potentially the House as well.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record on Friday, ending last week 1.96% higher.
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U.S. equity markets partially reversed the prior week’s gains as uncertainty surrounding the incoming administration’s policies weighed on sentiment.
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Major U.S. indexes closed mostly lower after a particularly eventful week for economic and earnings announcements.
Continue readingWeek in Review: South Africa’s CPI Hits Lowest Level Since March 2021
According to its updated World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global economic growth of 3.4% for both 2024 and 2025…
Continue readingWeek in Review: U.K and Eurozone Inflation Surprise to the Downside
As of Friday, approximately 11% of S&P 500 constituents have reported their Q3 2024 earnings.
Continue readingWeek in Review: US stock market continues to forge ahead
The S&P 500 and the Dow scored record closing highs this week, buoyed by a positive start to the third-quarter earnings season and expectations for…
Continue readingWeek in Review: Volatility Marks the Start of the 4th Quarter
Financial markets began the fourth quarter on a volatile note, driven by a complex mix of global uncertainties.
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