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Market Mondays: US shutdown, Japan’s leadership change and France’s political instability
US data delay leaves markets focused on FOMC speakers and news headline with Japan in focus after their leadership change
11:03, 6 October 2025
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Japan’s new leader sparks major market reaction as Nikkei hits record highs
Japan's Liberal Democrat Party elects Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, opening the door for more fiscal stimulus.
01:48, 6 October 2025
US Capitol Building
Wall Street pushes higher as US Government heads for another shutdown
The US Government heads for another shutdown, potentially delaying economic data and leading to permanent lay-offs.
03:26, 1 October 2025
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Market Mondays: PCE steadies, gold at record, oil tests support, NFP in focus
US equities continue their move higher as PCE shows prices were stable in August, focus now shifts to the NFP data on Friday
10:21, 29 September 2025
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US PCE data to test Fed’s ability to keep cutting rates
The PCE data will test the Fed's ability to cut rates further.
02:24, 25 September 2025
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Market Mondays: A tale of two Feds
Markets await the US PCE data on Friday as they digest the latest forecasts delivered by the Federal Reserve last week
10:52, 22 September 2025
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New highs for the Nasdaq 100: Intel–Nvidia deal lights the fuse
The Nasdaq 100 breaks to new highs as technology stocks celebrate the Fed's commitment to lower rates and Nvidia's investment in Intel
12:49, 19 September 2025
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Recap of the Bank of England and Federal Reserve meetings
Both the bank of England and Federal Reserve have delivered their latest policy updates this week and here is how markets have reacted
14:05, 18 September 2025
Bank of Japan expected to hold rates but guidance in focus
The Bank of Japan is expected to keep policy unchanged but may provide hints about future rate hikes.
10:08, 18 September 2025
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The Fed cuts by 25 basis points and guides toward more cuts as balance of risks shift
The US Federal Reserve cuts by 25 basis points and implies there may be further cuts to come
01:37, 18 September 2025