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Markets ahead: Turbulence brewing as rate decisions in focus?

This week will be marked by interest rate decisions from three major central banks: the Bank of England (BOE), the Federal Reserve (Fed), and the Bank of Japan (BOJ). Additionally, inflation readings from the euro area will be in the region's spotlight.

Economy

China cuts 1-year benchmark rate to boost economy as world markets lag

China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy on Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits.

Business

US stocks climb as markets factor in Biden's decision to step aside

US stocks began climbing on Monday, clawing back some of the losses from their worst week since April.

Markets

Markets recap: Sharp retreat amid global tech wreck

Major global stock markets head for a negative close for the week as blue chips fell amid sector rotations, while the semiconductor stocks were hit by expectations of the US renewed chip export curbs on China.

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Weekly Recap: Markets rebound as Europe shrugs off political jitters

Global stock markets are mostly higher for the week as expectations for central banks to lower interest rates strengthened, while fears of European political disruptions diminished.

Markets

Cooling inflation in Europe and softening US data fuels market rally

Cooling inflation in Europe and softening US economic data heightened expectations of rate cuts by central banks, fuelling a stock market rally on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Markets rally on bets Le Pen will fall short in French second round

The euro opened higher on Monday as the first round of French parliamentary elections indicated that Marine Le Pen's National Rally (NR) may not secure enough votes to form a government.

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Ahead in markets: The focus remains on EU inflation and US jobs data

The week will be focused on key economic data and political events including the euro area’s inflation readings, jobs data from the US, and the UK’s general election.

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Weekly recap: Political jitters still weigh on market sentiment

European markets are mostly lower for the week as political uncertainties continue to weigh on sentiment. The selloff in the French stock markets resumed ahead of the parliamentary election.

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Markets look ahead: Global inflation data takes centre stage

The week will feature inflation readings from major economies, providing clues about the interest rate trajectory of central banks.

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Weekly Recap: European markets stabilise as French election approaches

European benchmarks pared some losses after a sharp selloff last week as investors navigated the political landscape ahead of the French parliamentary election.

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Selloffs deepen in French markets amid the political turmoil

For the third consecutive trading day on Tuesday, French stocks, bonds, and currencies continued to experience a selloff driven by political uncertainties. Analysts suggest that the upcoming interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve could potentially mitigate the decline.

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Ahead in the markets: EU elections and US Fed rate decision in focus

The outcome of the EU Parliamentary Elections and the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision are set to shape the market trends this week.

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Week ahead: ECB rate decision and EU elections take centre stage

European financial markets are set to react to two major events: the European Central Bank's rate decision and the EU Parliamentary elections.

Markets

Weekly market recap: Stocks retreat amidst risk-averse sentiment

Global stock markets will likely extend their weekly losses as risk-off sentiment prevails ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Federal Reserve (Fed) June rate decisions.

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Markets weekly round-up: Global market rally runs out of steam

Major global stock indices are heading towards a negative weekly close as concerns about "higher-for-longer" interest rates weigh on market sentiment.

Markets

Weekly review of markets: Investors hit by a reality check

European stock markets declined on Thursday, reversing the surge seen earlier in the week. The overall weekly performance may end up flat as investors reassess the outlook for central banks' interest rate policies.

Economy

De Nederlandsche Bank president advocates for capital markets union

Klaas Knot, President of De Nederlandsche Bank, anticipates a June ECB rate cut and has advocated for deeper financial integration through the capital markets union and banking union to enhance Europe's economic resilience and growth potential.

Markets

Gold rush as metal holds onto its shine: What's behind the surge?

A number of factors have helped sustain the current wave of interest in gold. China's demand surge, the valuation of the US dollar, and the interest rate path of the Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may all have had an impact on prices.

Business

Eye on the Markets: Eurozone GDP and US CPI in the Spotlight

This week, investors await the eurozone's flash Q1 GDP and final April CPI figures, alongside crucial US April inflation data, pivotal for central banks' interest rate decisions and investment sentiment.