Global Stock Market HighlightsUS stocks delivered a mixed performance last Friday as the post-election rally showed signs of fading. Investors remained cautious ahead of this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, where policymakers are expected to provide clarity on the...
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Weekly Economic Outlook: Key Market Trends, Indicators, and Insights
Global Stock Market HighlightsUS stocks mostly climbed on Friday after job market data met expectations, boosting confidence in the economy's health. The positive report reassured investors that the labor market remains strong enough to support economic growth without...
Weekly Economic Outlook: Key Market Trends, Indicators, and Insights
Global Stock Market HighlightsStocks climbed on Friday, closing out a strong month of gains as the market continued its rally following the recent elections. This rally pushed major indexes to all-time highs. Nasdaq Composite Index rose to 19,218.17, gaining 0.83% for...
Weekly Economic Outlook: Key Market Trends, Indicators, and Insights
Global Stock Market HighlightsWall Street ended higher on Friday, with all three major indexes recording weekly gains, as investors found reassurance in data indicating strong economic activity in the world’s largest economy. Nasdaq Composite Index edged up to...
Weekly Economic Outlook: Key Market Trends, Indicators, and Insights
Global Stock Market HighlightsU.S. stocks experienced their sharpest decline since Election Day, as the initial rally spurred by Donald Trump's victory and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut began to lose momentum. Nasdaq Composite Index dropped to...
Weekly Economic Outlook: Key Market Trends, Indicators, and Insights
Global Stock Market HighlightsU.S. stocks closed at record highs on Friday, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting their best weekly performance in a year. This surge followed the conclusion of the U.S. presidential election, continued Fed rate cuts, and a preliminary...
Weekly Economic Overview: Key Market Trends and Indicators
Global Markets RecapOn Friday, stocks climbed as investors reviewed earnings reports from major tech companies and job market data, which supported the view that the Federal Reserve might continue easing interest rates. Nasdaq Composite Index increased to...
Elections and the Stock Market: Why Economic Fundamentals Matter More
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election just a day away, political debates and policy promises are intensifying and drawing the public’s focus. Key topics like jobs, taxes, and healthcare dominate the campaigns, leaving many people wondering how the election results...
Weekly Economic Overview: Key Market Trends and Indicators
Global Markets RecapU.S. stock markets ended the week on a downtrend as climbing government bond yields weighed on equity valuations. Nasdaq Composite Index rose to 18,518.61, gaining 0.56% for the day and 0.16% over the week. NYSE Composite Index ended at...
Increasing Risks and Sustainability in Global Debt Dynamics
Debt levels in both advanced and developing economies have reached concerning levels in the post-pandemic period. According to the latest report by the International Institute of Finance (IIF), global debt rose by $2.1 trillion in the first half of 2024, reaching $312...