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ECB Preview: no action expected as economy settles
The European Central Bank is expected to leave rates unchanged at their meeting this week as the balance of risks remains in favour of moderate growth and inflation
7 hours ago
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Market Analysis: Gold, Nasdaq 100, GBPUSD
A look into how gold, the Nasdaq 100 and GBPUSD are trading during a busy week of ok key earnings reports and central bank meetings.
8 hours ago
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Wall Street hits record highs ahead of FOMC decision and Magnificent Seven results
Wall Street hits fresh record highs as investors prepare for an FOMC decision and major tech company earnings.
19 hours ago
Gold corrects as easing US-China tensions cools the mania for the metal
Gold prices have plunged nearly 10% from record highs, with progress in US-China trade talks weighing on the yellow metal.
03:09, 28 October 2025
FOMC rate cut priced-in as employment softens, despite sticky inflation
The FOMC is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points, with attention on the central bank's guidance amid expectations for further cuts in the future.
01:28, 28 October 2025
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Market Mondays: Trade developments, FOMC meeting and Earnings
Markets brace themselves for a busy week ahead with key focus on trade talks, the FOMC meeting and key earnings including MAG7 companies
13:23, 27 October 2025
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Future RBA cuts hang in the balance ahead of Australian inflation data
Another RBA cut before the end of 2025 hinges on the official September CPI data.
05:41, 27 October 2025
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Global markets gear-up for epic week of trade talks, central bank meetings and US earnings
Global markets confront a massive week of US-China trade talks, central bank decisions and Magnificent Seven earnings.
22:36, 26 October 2025
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UK inflation holds at 3.8%: markets price earlier BoE cuts as precious metals cool
Consumer inflation remained unchanged at 3.8% in September despite forecasts of a rise, leading markets to price in higher odds of rate cuts from the BoE
12:13, 22 October 2025
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How do interest rates affect the stock market
Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money and the benchmark rate used in valuations.
09:01, 21 October 2025