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Geopolitics has forced its way back into the markets at the very beginning of 2026. A daring US military operation over the weekend that led to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife has prompted investors to reassess risks, creating potential turbulence around crude oil, precious metals, currencies and stocks when trading […]
The new year began much as the last ended: markets rose, confidence on Wall Street was intact and there were few signs that the forces driving 2025 had run their course. What’s less clear is how long the synchronization between assets can take.Global stocks rose in the first session of January, extending a run that […]
Global equities are expected to end the week on a positive note as investors reacted to the latest policy move from the US Federal Reserve, which came slightly later than expected but had a tone interpreted by many on the Street as friendlier than feared. The latest rate cut was seen as less aggressive than […]
A gauge of global stocks held steady after four days of gains following a recovery fueled by expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates faster than previously thought.The MSCI All Country World Index was little changed after paring its decline for November to 0.4% in previous sessions. Just over a week ago, the gauge […]
The record rally in global stocks provided a breather in early Asian trading on Tuesday, as markets braced for a wave of mega-cap tech gains and policy announcements from major central banks this week. Share prices in Japan and South Korea retreated from Monday’s record highs, while shares in Australia also fell at the open. […]
