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China Stocks Gain on Strong Factory Data and Xi Growth pledge
Chinese stocks advanced after fresh manufacturing data pointed to sustained factory expansion and President Xi Jinping reaffirmed his commitment to promoting high-quality economic development....
Did Oil Markets Bet on Trump and Win on Iran War Pricing?
Oil markets experienced extreme volatility during the Iran war, which disrupted global energy flows after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed following U.S.-Israeli...
Dollar Steady as US Iran Tensions and Inflation Data Keep Markets on Edge
The U.S. dollar held largely steady against major currencies as investors balanced rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East with expectations surrounding key U.S....
European Stocks Slip as Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher and Weigh on Market Sentiment
European stock markets opened the week on a weaker note as renewed military tensions in the Middle East dampened hopes for a near term...
AI Boom Overshadows Oil Supply Concerns as Global Markets Rally on Tech Optimism
Global financial markets began the week focused more on artificial intelligence driven growth than rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Despite ongoing uncertainty...
China Stocks Rise on Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Rally While Hong Kong Markets Decline
Chinese mainland stock markets ended slightly higher on Thursday as strong gains in semiconductor and artificial intelligence related shares helped offset weakness in financial,...
European Shares Hit Two Month High as Iran US Peace Hopes Boost Global Markets
European stock markets climbed to their highest levels in more than two months on Monday as optimism surrounding possible diplomatic progress between the United...
Global Stock Markets Continue Higher as Earnings, AI Spending, and Liquidity Drive Rally
Global equity markets have continued to push higher even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven oil prices above $100 a barrel...
China Economic Growth Slows as Retail Sales and Factory Output Weaken in April
China experienced a noticeable slowdown in economic momentum at the start of the second quarter as factory output, retail sales, and investment activity all...
EM Assets Slide as China Property Fears and Geopolitics Dent Risk Appetite
Emerging market assets fell sharply as investors pulled back amid renewed worries over China’s struggling property sector, slowing economic data and rising geopolitical tensions....