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Week Ahead: From Surge to Balancing Act
After a blistering start to the year, Wall Street has reached the part of the climb where the air feels thinner. Earnings remain on the rise, though the pace is easing. The S&P 500 booked gains of 13.6% in Q1 and 10.3% in Q2, but forecasts for the next two quarters suggest growth slowing toContinue Reading
Week Ahead: The August Challenge
After four months of uninterrupted optimism, could the markets be heading into an August comedown? July wrapped up on a strong note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marking a fourth straight month of gains. It’s been a powerful rally, with equities climbing around 28% since the spring season. Now, as we step into August,Continue Reading
Nikkei Ends Steady As Markets Await BOJ Verdict
Japanese stocks closed on a mixed note on Wednesday, as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) upcoming policy announcement. The Nikkei 225 edged marginally lower, slipping 0.05% to finish at 40,625.15. Meanwhile, the broader Topix Index climbed 0.4% to 2,920, buoyed by strength in the banking and energy sectors.Continue Reading
Oil Eases Ahead Of Fed Decision
Oil prices gave back some gains on Tuesday, pausing after Monday’s sharp advance, as markets absorbed the broader implications of a fresh US–EU trade agreement and turned their attention to an upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) edged down 0.2% to $66.60 per barrel, while Brent crude slipped 0.1% to $69.98. TheContinue Reading
Week Ahead: The Government Steps In
President Trump’s latest economic manoeuvre is not just causing a stir. It’s fundamentally altering the landscape. In a notable break from classic free-market principles, the US government is now acting as an equity investor, taking stakes in companies it considers essential to national interests. This shift is not occurring amid war or recession. It’s takingContinue Reading
