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Week in Review: Trump Sparks Global Market Volatility

Markets started the week on a high note following reports of a softer stance on tariffs from the incoming U.S. administration.

Week in Review: Stocks close out another strong year

Major stock indexes showed mixed performance during the holiday-shortened week, though a strong rally on Friday helped mitigate earlier losses.

Week in Review: U.S. Inflation Remains Steady

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.

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…

Week 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.

Week in Review: Geopolitical Risks Mount

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a new record on Friday, ending last week 1.96% higher.

Week in Review: Markets Decline as Fed Signals Caution on Rate Cuts

U.S. equity markets partially reversed the prior week’s gains as uncertainty surrounding the incoming administration’s policies weighed on sentiment.

Week in Review: Earnings and data-heavy week pushes stocks lower

Major U.S. indexes closed mostly lower after a particularly eventful week for economic and earnings announcements.

Week 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…

Week 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.