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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.

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European gas prices plummet: Is the energy crisis finally over?

The Dutch TTF benchmark for European gas prices has seen a significant drop in February 2024, falling below €25/megawatt-hour (MWh), reaching levels last seen during the summer and marking a steep decline of over 50% compared to the same period a year ago.

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What to expect from Nvidia earnings as company's AI influence grows

Nvidia is already popular among investors with its market capitalisation rising to $1.83 trillion last week, surpassing Alphabet’s $1.82 trillion market cap - and now the AI darling of the markets has helped boost the stock of other AI companies by revealing its stake in them.

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Who are the GRANOLAS? A look at Europe's 'Magnificent Eleven' stocks

Goldman Sachs shines a light on Europe's market leaders, dubbed the 'GRANOLAS', echoing the 'Magnificent Seven' of Wall Street. With a combined market cap exceeding €2.6 trillion, these firms continue to dominate sectors and outperform in European markets.

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European shares rise as S&P 500 hits record high as earnings thrill

Shares climb in Europe as the S&P 500 hits the 5,000 level for the first time as strong financial results continue.

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AstraZeneca shares tumble despite posting strong sales for cancer drug

Shares in AstraZeneca were down nearly 4% on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday morning after reporting its latest financial results.

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A look at how the Magnificent Seven rival Europe’s top four economies

Euronews Business takes a closer look at how Microsoft, Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla now account for nearly one-third of the S&P 500 Index, a concentration that sparks intense debate over the future of market equilibrium.

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AI giants' earnings: Triumph or trouble for Microsoft, AMD, Google?

The quarterly financial reports from artificial intelligence heavyweights Microsoft, AMD and Google, released yesterday, delivered a mix of unexpected positive outcomes and disappointments.

The Big Question

Why are US exchanges more appealing to European companies?

NYSE Vice Chair John Tuttle discusses why European companies are opting for US stock exchanges and how the upcoming US elections will impact the IPO market.

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Euroviews. Oil price forecast for 2024: What’s in store for global crude?

Despite the headwinds in 2024, consumers might be able to breathe a sigh of relief as oil prices are expected to remain range-bound or trend downwards as compared to 2023, Osama Rizvi writes.

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European markets mixed after week of central bank rate decisions

European markets were in a mixed mood on Friday as investors digested central bank decisions this week on interest rates, including from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England and European Central Bank.

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Gold price climbs as investors buy the bullion after Fed rate decision

Euronews Business looks at how the markets are performing on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision.

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Markets wrap: European stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision

European stocks and the FTSE 100 were all trading higher on Wednesday morning ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision.

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World's biggest central banks gear up for crucial week for markets

Monetary policy decisions from some of the world's biggest central banks will take centre stage this week, against a backdrop of global speculation that they are finished with lifting key interest rates.

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Disney's dividend is back after a three-year suspension

The Disney dividend is back after a suspension of more than three years. Euronews Business takes a look at how the company is turning its finances around.

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Gold price climbs to record high: Why are investors flocking to it?

After two lackluster years, gold is staging an impressive comeback in 2023, with the precious metal delivering double-digit gains by the end of November, inching closer to its all-time highs of $2,060 per ounce reached in August 2020.