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China orders funds to buy more shares to boost languishing markets

China's share markets hit their peak value before the 2008 global financial crisis and have stayed well below that level since. A lack of gains in share prices, along with falling housing prices, has discouraged Chinese families from spending, slowing consumer demand and economic growth.

Markets

Markets ride a rollercoaster as Trump returns to US presidency

Global markets saw turbulent sessions following Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and early Tuesday, reacting sharply to comments about Trump's tariff plans, with asset classes including stocks, currencies, commodities, and cryptocurrencies showing significant volatility.

Business

Trump's Inauguration Day: The EU waits to see what's in store

Europe is braced for significant economic challenges under Trump's presidency, including its car industry, energy supply, and the euro's devaluation, alongside the potential for resurging inflation.

Markets

European equities surge to 24-year highs, DAX sets new record

European stock markets continued their rally on Friday, with large-cap indices reaching levels unseen in over two decades.

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Economy

Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024

Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show.

Markets

European markets near an all-time high ahead of earnings season

European stock markets continued their climb, with the DAX repeatedly reaching new highs this week. Performance was driven by expectations of loosening monetary policy and strong corporate quarterly earnings.

Markets

Markets look ahead: US CPI and China's GDP in the Spotlight

This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory.

Markets

Rising energy and metal prices boost European stock markets

European stock markets outperformed their global counterparties this week, driven by the energy sector’s strong gains.

Markets

Top 10 European stocks of 2024: Can they repeat their success in 2025?

The European stock market this year delivered some remarkable stories of transformation, innovation and resilience.

Markets

Natural gas prices at highest for two years on cold weather concerns

Natural gas prices rose to a near two-year high amid concerns of a cold-blast winter in the northern hemisphere. Signs of a US lower supply, as indicated by EIA data, further fuelled the price surge.

Economy

Stocks plunge as Federal Reserve's tilt triggers ‘Black Wednesday’

Fed sparks market rout: Wall Street plunged, the dollar hit two-year highs, and Treasury yields spiked as Powell struck a hawkish tone, warning of inflation risks and cautious rate cuts ahead. Bitcoin slid 5% after Powell ruled out a US crypto reserve tool.

Markets

Euro tumbles to a two-year low following Fed's hawkish rate cut

The euro declined against the US dollar to its lowest level since November 2022. The dollar soared after the Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of the year and projected a slow easy cycle in 2025.

Markets

European markets may face pressure following weak Chinese data

China reported disappointing retail sales data for November, underscoring ongoing challenges with sluggish consumer demands. The data will likely weigh on the European stock markets, particularly in consumer, energy, and mining sectors.

Markets

Gold rallies ahead of Central Bank rate decisions and Syria tensions

Gold prices surged to a more than two-week high amid China's return on gold buying and rising geopolitical tensions following the Syrian unrest. However, an analyst suggests caution.

Markets

Germany's stock market records new high despite economic weakness

The DAX hit a new high for the second straight trading day on Monday. Strong performances in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors have fuelled the rally, despite broader economic weakness.

Markets

European markets under pressure amid French political jitters

The European markets continued to underperform global peers following the French political turmoil, although the euro rebounded from a two-year low against the dollar.

Markets

Euro holds steady despite Trump's renewed threats on tariffs

The euro stabilised against the US dollar on Tuesday, despite more tariff threats from US President-elect Donald Trump, targeting imports from Canada and Mexico.

Markets

Markets week ahead: Eurozone's inflation figures take centre stage

This week, US politics and geopolitical tensions remain a focus for investors. Economic data such as the EU inflation, the US GDP, and RBNZ's rate decision will take centre stage in regional markets.

Markets

European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

Markets

Weekly Recap: European markets see a resurgence on tech optimism

Global stock markets faced sell-offs this week, as Wall Street's rally began losing momentum amidst fading optimism around Trump. European markets managed a modest rebound on Thursday, spurred by positive outlooks from tech giants ASML and Siemens.