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04 Mar 12.38

Global markets hammered by trade war fears

President Donald Trump’s tariff against Canada and Mexico took effect on Tuesday. Tariffs on all Chinese imports were also increased to 20%, up from the previous 10%. In response, Canada and China announced immediate retaliatory measures, fuelling fears of a global trade war.

President Trump's words and actions could further weigh on US500 index
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28 Feb 12.50

Week Ahead: Can US500 index hold on to post-election gains?

Having just erased all of its year-to-date gains, this benchmark US stock index is now merely 1.4% higher since the November 5th close. Greater risk-off moves in the first week of March 2025 could wipe out all that remains of the US500’s climb since President Trump’s election win.

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2023 Recap: Year of Record Highs
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29 DEC clock 08:08

2023 Recap: Year of Record Highs

Here are 3 star performers this year, what made them soar to levels never seen before, and whether each asset can climb even higher in the new year.
Solana pulling back after stunning 2023 rally!
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28 DEC clock 12:27

Solana pulling back after stunning 2023 rally!

You won’t believe how much this crypto has soared so far this year. And here are a couple of major reasons why.
Brent oil eases lower on "death cross"
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27 DEC clock 13:03

Brent oil eases lower on "death cross"

Brent's 50-day simple moving average (SMA) is in the midst of crossing below its 200-day counterpart. Such a technical event tends to signal price declines ahead. However, fundamental forces may yet offset such potentially bearish technical signals.
Santa Rally: All you need to know
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26 DEC clock 13:20

Santa Rally: Why the S&P 500 tends to climb this time of year?

The SPX500_m is edging higher on day 1 of the traditional "Santa Rally" period. Here's all you need to know about this year-end phenomenon: its frequency, possible causes, as well as potential implications for this benchmark stock index in the days (and year) ahead.
USDInd breaks down ahead of US inflation data
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22 DEC clock 12:50

USDInd breaks down ahead of US inflation data

USDInd is now trading at its lowest since end-July, amid thinning liquidity that typically accompanies the holiday season. However, today's PCE Deflator data out of the US may yet cheer, or humbug, dollar bulls.
Technical Analysis: Jap225_m squeezed into “symmetrical triangle”
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21 DEC clock 10:19

Jap225_m squeezed into “symmetrical triangle”

Japan's benchmark stock index has given up some of its gains after Tuesday's Bank of Japan policy signals. Tomorrow's national CPI data could trigger the next big move for Jap225_m, where an intriguing technical pattern appears to be forming which could result in a near-term breakout.

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