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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.

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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.

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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.

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Weekly markets round-up: Optimism high on interest rate cut hopes

Major European indices have notched up all-time highs, with the FTSE 100 reaching a fresh record following signals from the Bank of England (BoE) indicating an impending rate cut.

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Weekly markets recap: Mixed trends as investors digest company results

Global markets this week have shown a mixed trend as investors delved into a diverse array of macroeconomic developments and company quarterly earnings.

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Tesla's stock surges on optimism for Musk's affordable car line-up

Tesla's shares surged by more than 10% despite a miss on the first-quarter earnings estimates as CEO Elon Musk signalled that the cheaper version of electric vehicles (EV) would arrive earlier than expected.

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Markets report: Stocks rebound as fears ease over Middle East conflict

Stocks were seen on the rebound as investors showed relief that a wider conflict in the Middle East might be averted. Gold and the dollar eased back as crude oil prices slipped following Iran's Friday comments that it is not looking to retaliate after Israel's reported drone attack.

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European markets slump as investors weigh Middle East developments

European markets were all in the red on Tuesday afternoon as traders continued to monitor developments in the Middle East - and digest fresh economic data from China.

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Market loser? Harsh truth for Trump as social media stock plummets

Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump's social media company disclosed on Monday that it lost nearly $58.2 million (around €54m) last year, sending its stock tumbling more than 21%.

Economy

Markets round-up: Economic updates investors are watching this week

The week ahead spotlights crucial economic indicators on both sides of the Atlantic. In the EU, attention will be on inflation data, while, in the US, the focus shifts to job figures. These key metrics will provide insights into economic health, shaping market sentiment.

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European stocks set to mine the most as copper prices soar

Soaring copper prices are driving market optimism with analysts predicting further price increases. Goldman Sachs is forecasting a 40% increase by mid-2025. Euronews Business looks at the stocks which could benefit.

Economy

Markets Report: A look forward to the week ahead

Investors will this week delve into additional indicators shedding light on the inflation trajectory for major economies, amidst the backdrop of stock markets potentially heading for a fifth consecutive month of gains.

Economy

Fed clears path for rate cuts: Powell lifts stocks and gold higher

The Federal Reserve has set the stage for interest rate cuts later this year, indicating a shift from its long-standing restrictive policy. March's FOMC meeting kept rates stable but hinted at three cuts in 2024. The projection spiked investor confidence, pushing the S&P 500 and gold to record highs

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Stocks mixed as Bitcoin jumps over $60,000 for first time since 2021

World shares were mixed on Thursday after a lacklustre day on Wall Street, where selling of technology stocks pulled benchmarks lower - and as Bitcoin jumped above $60,000 for the first time since 2021.

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Markets week ahead: All eyes on eurozone inflation

Major economies are releasing their manufacturing PMI and CPI data for February this week, as they continue to grapple with inflation.

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European markets higher as tech stocks take Wall Street to record high

Euronews Business rounds-up the week's market action as investors digest the week's earnings and economic data.

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Rolls-Royce stock rises 7% as company swings to pre-tax profit

Shares in Rolls-Royce Holdings climbed around 7% on Thursday morning after the company reported a pre-tax profit on surging revenue and cost savings.