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Traders focus on the latest inflation data to provide some guidance
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2022 has been a year of geopolitical turmoil, economic uncertainty and tightening monetary policy, which has resulted in heightened volatility and unexpected market events.
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Trading in a bear market takes guts and the knowledge of specific bear market trading strategies.
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Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse said to be trading under “distressed valuations”
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The VW promise that it will pay 49% of Porsche proceeds in a special dividend to all shareholders, maybe difficult to fulfil
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Volkswagen is about to spin-off its car division, Porsche. Here's how to buy shares in the luxury car group.
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Seasonal patterns affect the stock market performance. September is a risk-off month, whereas April, November, and December are risk-on months. Surprisingly, stocks perform significantly better in odd years than in even years.
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Read the DAX 40 forecast before you make your next investment move.
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There are mixed views on whether a stock market correction could happen soon, but commodity exposure is key.
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Stock market news: The FTSE 100 Index inched up on Wednesday morning as the US Fed meeting takes centre stage
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Geopolitical concerns ease as Russia and the US agree to meet, sparking a recovery in investors’ risk appetite
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German group aims to build a trusted and fully regulated digital asset ecosystem in Europe
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Decline was sharper than expected, dropping below the rate announced at the end of April