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…
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Week 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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China has responded to mounting public pressure by implementing a series of significant policy actions after months of gradual measures.
Continue readingWeek in Review: U.S. Begins Rate-Cutting Cycle
This week saw significant monetary policy shifts across major economies, with the Federal Reserve and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)…
Continue readingWeek in Review: Gold Hits All-Time Highs
Gold surged to new record highs this week, driven by a weakened US dollar.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Weak U.S. Economic Data Weighs on Sentiment
The S&P 500 Index experienced its steepest weekly decline in 18 months, driven by growing concerns over an economic slowdown.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Markets Stage a Strong August Recovery
Markets rebounded strongly in August, recovering from an early-month dip of nearly ten percent, supported by resilient economic data, positive earnings…
Continue readingWeek in Review: Fed Signals Time for Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signalled that the Fed is gearing up for a series of interest rate cuts during his annual address at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, stating, ‘The time has come for policy to adjust’.
Continue readingWeek in Review: A Volatile Week for Markets
Global financial markets experienced renewed volatility this week, driven by concerns over a potential U.S. recession, which many consider premature.
Continue readingWeek in Review: Divergence in Central Bank Policy
Global equity markets fell last week amid growing concerns about a slowing US economy.
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