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Money Matters 23 November 2023

Stock markets rise as inflation eases Stock markets rose last week as data showed signs of easing inflation in several major economies. Inflation data for

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Money Matters 16 November 2023

Stocks mixed on hawkish central bank comments Stocks gave a mixed performance last week following hawkish comments from central bank policymakers. After enjoying its longest

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Money Matters 8 November 2023

Stocks rally on interest rate optimism Global equities rallied last week on expectations that interest rates may have finally reached their peak. The S&P 500

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Money Matters 2 November 2023

Markets in the red over geopolitical tensions Most stock markets finished the week in the red as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to

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Money Matters 12 October 2023

Markets mixed after surprise US jobs data Stock markets were mixed last week following the release of a forecast-busting US nonfarm payrolls report on Friday.

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Money Matters 5 October 2023

Higher oil prices weigh on financial markets Stocks and bonds fell last week as higher oil prices added to concerns about interest rates staying higher

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Money Matters 28 September 2023

Stocks fall as Fed lifts rate expectations Stock markets fell last week after the US Federal Reserve increased its interest rate expectations in response to

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Money Matters 31 August 2023

Markets rally against negative economic data Markets mostly finished in the green this week despite a string of disappointing economic data and continued turmoil in

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