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Apple surpasses $4tn market capitalisation after latest iPhone success

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Markets prepare for rate decisions while tracking US-China trade talks

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Warsaw Stock Exchange seeks developed market status within 3-5 years

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Qatar and US warn EU law may threaten energy security in Doha talks

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Oil prices surge as US sanctions suffocate Russian oil flows

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European defence stocks rally as summit between Trump and Putin stalls

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Italy's UniCredit sees record profits as Commerzbank advance drags on

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Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery

European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

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French bond prices decline after unexpected S&P downgrade

After a surprise downgrade from S&P Global Ratings on Friday, French bond yields jumped and prices declined, reflective of the increased risk felt by investors.

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Euronext backs German push for single European stock exchange

Euronext is ready to work on the consolidation of European capital markets, said CEO Stéphane Boujnah.

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Gold hits fresh record, European stock markets rise after Fed comments

The Federal Reserve chair's tentative support for more rate cuts gave a boost to markets on both sides of the Atlantic, despite trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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European markets turn gloomy as US–China trade war looms

Relations between China and the US are souring as the countries place fees on each other’s ships, worrying investors. The new front in the trade war comes despite President Trump’s claim on social media: "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!”

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‘It will all be fine’: Donald Trump reacts and European markets rise

Leading stock indexes in Europe climbed after the US President responded to mounting trade tensions between Washington and China. There's also been a positive reaction to a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, while France's new government is promising to end its budget chaos.

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US rare earth stocks surge, European markets see mixed start

Shares of US rare earth and critical mineral miners surged on Thursday as China announced further restrictions on its own exports. In Europe, trade was tentative in the opening on Friday.

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Wall Street slips lower as US government shutdown drags on

US markets fell into the red in early trading on Thursday but continue to hover near all-time highs.

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Gold climbs above $4,000 in a record move - what is behind the rally?

The price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time on Tuesday as economic uncertainty pushes investors towards safe haven assets.

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Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets.

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Markets give seal of approval to Japan's pro-stimulus 'Iron Lady'

Traders piled into Japanese stocks after the country's ruling party named Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, betting on her Thatcherite policies to supercharge growth.

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Oil prices jump after OPEC+ announces modest monthly output hike

Analysts forecast that the rise may be short-lived as soft demand threatens a supply glut.

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Magnificent Seven surpass EU GDP: Is this a tech bubble warning?

The combined market value of the US 'Magnificent Seven' tech giants has surpassed the EU’s GDP, raising concerns of a tech bubble. While valuations are high, comparisons to the dot-com era suggest this may be a structural shift.

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OpenAI’s Stargate locks in Korean chipmakers, boosting shares

SK Hynix and Samsung are poised to benefit from unprecedented demand for high-bandwidth memory as OpenAI embarks on its $500bn (€425bn) global AI infrastructure push.

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US shutdown pushes gold to new high, European markets mixed

European markets are mostly positive after a eurozone inflation release, while world shares are mixed following the US government shutdown.

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Etsy shares soar 16% after OpenAI partnership on ChatGPT payment

OpenAI is allowing ChatGPT users in the US to buy from Etsy sellers through its platform. One million Shopify merchants, including Glossier and SKIMS, will also be available through the chatbot in the near future.

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Gold prices hit a record high as uncertainty mounts in the US

Gold is trading above $3,850 an ounce as investors' concern grows over a US government shutdown.

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AstraZeneca to list shares in New York, without leaving the UK

Amid concerns it might leave the UK, the pharma giant reaffirmed its commitment to the country, keeping its headquarters, primary listing, and tax base there.

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Tech giant Alibaba sees shares rise after CEO pledges AI spending lift

The e-commerce company also launched its largest ever artificial intelligence model, the Qwen3-Max, as AI competition grows between tech firms.

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Porsche shares slide after EV launch delay and altered profit outlook

The German carmaker saw its shares decline over 7% by Monday afternoon. Shares in Volkswagen — the firm’s biggest shareholder — also fell.

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Why investors are turning bullish on European markets again

European fund managers are turning more optimistic as trade tensions ease, inflation fears fade, and central banks start to cut interest rates. Despite US labour concerns, growth hopes remain firm, with investors favouring defensives and betting on a soft landing.

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European markets open higher after rally on Wall Street, slide in Asia

An interest rate cut earlier this week by the US Federal Reserve has boosted sentiment in Europe and the US. Investors are also watching for news of a phone call on Friday between President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.

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Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on Paramount Skydance buyout report

The report comes just weeks after the merger between movie giant Paramount and independent film studio Skydance Media.

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Klarna shares rise 15% in their first day of trading on Wall Street

Klarna made a solid debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with shares of the Swedish buy now, pay later company rising nearly 15%, the latest in a run of high-profile initial public offerings (IPO) this year.

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Anglo American stock rises 9% after merger deal with Teck Resources

The tie-up is set to be the biggest mining sector merger in over a decade.

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Wall Street takes a blow after disappointing US jobs data

Wall Street reached new records, but the euphoria ran out as a disappointing US jobs report was released, fuelling expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut key interest rates at its next meeting in September.

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Why September tends to spook European equity markets

September is often a tough month for European stocks, with major indices and many top companies typically posting negative returns.

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Gold values hit new peak as central banks shift away from dollar

A historic price for the world’s oldest safe-haven asset signals waning confidence in the dollar and mounting pressure on the Fed.

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European stock markets are up, Novo Nordisk is among the winners

The major European stock indexes started the week in a positive mood, boosted by good news from the defence and pharmaceutical sectors. Meanwhile, new questions on Trump's tariffs are keeping traders around the world on edge.

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Nissan shares plummet more than 6% as Mercedes-Benz sells its stake

Nissan shares fell as German carmaker Mercedes-Benz, the second-biggest shareholder in the ailing Japanese carmaker, sold its stake.

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Risk of French government collapse sends jitters through markets

Major European stock indexes opened lower on Tuesday, with the CAC 40 in Paris leading losses, following news that the French government may be ousted next month.

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Gloomy opening on the European markets after Friday rally in the US

Leading European stock indexes opened lower on Monday following a major rally on Friday across the US markets. UK trading remained closed for a bank holiday.

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Markets rally as Fed Chair Powell signals Fed may soon cut rates

'Shifting risk balance may warrant policy adjustment,' said Jerome Powell in Jackson Hole, at the central bankers' annual meeting, hinting that the Fed may soon cut rates, even as inflation risks remain.

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European markets turn cautiously optimistic ahead of Powell speech

The majority of the main European stock markets slowly moved into positive territory after the opening bell. Investors remain cautious while watching for more news about the Ukraine peace talks and US monetary policy.

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Wall Street ticks lower amid labour market concerns and weak earnings

Disappointing earnings reports and weak labour data on Thursday pave the way towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell's Friday speech at Jackson Hole, keeping tensions elevated.

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Pop Mart shares rise 12% as Labubu maker announces new mini doll

The firm announced the launch of a new Labubu doll as the furry elf toys continue to take the world by storm.

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Global markets mixed ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Global markets await to react to US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders on Monday afternoon and the gathering of top central banks on Friday in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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European shares forge ahead after record highs on Wall Street

Increased hopes for a US rate cut propel markets to fresh highs

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World’s most indebted company, China Evergrande, delisted in Hong Kong

The collapsed property giant central to China’s real estate crisis will be delisted in Hong Kong this month, highlighting the deepening turmoil in the debt-laden sector.

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Trump–Putin talks propel Russian markets to 3-month high

Russian stocks have reached a more-than-three-month high, driven by geopolitical momentum ahead of the Trump–Putin summit.

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Crypto giant Binance gets BBVA backing to fix reputation, report says

After a history of questionable trading practices, mega crypto exchange Binance is teaming up with Spain’s BBVA to let traders park their assets with the bank — a major shift for the digital asset world.

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Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars

The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars.

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Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party.

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Is August the worst month to invest in European stocks?

August has historically been the weakest month for European equities, with regional indices consistently posting negative returns during this period.

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