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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
12:07, 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
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The ASX200 hits all-time high as weak jobs data raises prospects of more RBA cuts
Australian labour force data showed a jump in the country's unemployment rate, bringing forward the expected timing of the next RBA cut and pushing the ASX200 to record highs.
05:31, 16 October 2025
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Charles Schwab stock forecast: Third-party price targets
Charles Schwab (SCHW) is trading at $93.40 as of 9:42am UTC on 14 October 2025, within an intraday range of $91.93–$94.56.
14:06, 15 October 2025
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Market Mondays: rare earths, tariff risk and where the next moves may come from
Renewed tensions between China and the US weigh on market sentiment, with gold and silver receiving another boost
11:02, 13 October 2025
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Renewed US-China trade tensions re-inflame volatility as risk assets tumble
Volatility has spiked off the back of the re-inflammation in US and China trade tensions, although the markets have bounced back to kick-off the new trading week.
23:06, 12 October 2025
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Wall St steady as ceasefire tempers risk, gold consolidates
Traders react with cautious optimism to the news of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel as the US government shutdown continues to cloud the outlook for rates
11:06, 10 October 2025
Japanese Yen
USD/JPY storms past 150 amid rising uncertainty
The Japanese Yen take a hard hit from the leadership change in Japan as markets expect higher fiscal spending and inflation
11:08, 8 October 2025
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Gold hits highest level in history above $US4000 per ounce
Several powerful tailwinds have pushed gold prices to the highest level in history.
09:11, 8 October 2025
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Silver’s dual engine: Safe-haven flows meet industrial demand
Silver outshines gold as lower real yields, AI and solar demand, and tight supply drive gains. Watch $46 support and $48.70 resistance as momentum stays firm
09:11, 7 October 2025