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Global equities end the week on a negative note as investors struggle to find a balance between hopes of a soft landing and expectations of future rate cuts

Japan’s stock market provides access to established and internationally recognised companies that remain competitive across technology, consumer goods and manufacturing.

Switzerland is recognised for its stable economy, political neutrality and well-established financial sector, making it a key player in global markets.

Stocks and indices each play a central role in financial markets, but they offer different ways to access and interpret market performance. This article explains how both operate, the factors that influence their movements, and what traders may take into account when comparing individual shares with broader market indices.

Explore how the FTSE 100 and UK property markets compare over time, including performance trends, risks and diversification insights.

Global stocks trade higher as optimism around the possible end of the US government shutdown improves sentiment, alongside greater odds of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve

Market sentiment improves, lifting equities and weighing on the dollar, as a deal aimed at ending the US government shutdown has passed the Senate

Optimistic start for markets following the fundamental updates, though the technical overview remains unchanged in both time frames while trader sentiment is majority long.

The stock market is more concentrated than it's ever been. The top 10 biggest US companies now make up nearly a quarter of the entire global equity market.

Markets digest the impact of last week's volatility after a hawkish cut from the FOMC and tech earnings that didn't quite meet the mark