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Global equity markets rise as ECB hikes interest rates to combat inflation amid geopolitical tensions, while U.S. economic data shows mixed signals with higher producer prices and rising jobless claims.
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U.S. annual inflation held at 4.2% with core CPI up 0.2%, while Broadcom, Nvidia and Tesla lagged, and Asian shares weakened amid worries over energy-driven price pressure and trade disruption.
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The Nikkei climbs 2.5% and GBP/USD gains 0.5% alongside a softer yuan, while U.S. exports and Canada’s trade surplus support a better risk backdrop across major markets.
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Global equities advanced after U.S. jobless claims fell to 172,000, signaling labor market resilience. Investors are balancing optimism over economic strength against weaker German factory orders and upcoming inflation data that could shape Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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Global equities fell after stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls and a surprise surge in Canadian employment underscored labor market resilience, dampening expectations for near-term rate cuts. European markets were mixed as investors weighed economic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Global stocks traded mixed as U.S. jobless claims rose to a three-month high and Q1 productivity was revised lower. European construction remained weak, while Asian markets fell amid Middle East tensions, keeping investors focused on growth, inflation and central bank policy.
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Global markets traded mixed after stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring data highlighted economic resilience, while surging oil prices tied to Middle East tensions reignited inflation concerns. Rising crude and weaker bond prices fueled uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next moves.
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Global equities trade mixed amid geopolitical tensions. Euro Area inflation stays at 3.2%, while U.K. mortgage approvals jump despite weaker net lending. Bitcoin drops 3%, Hang Seng gains 1.8%, and Broadcom surges nearly 6% as sentiment remains uneven across regions.
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Global equities traded mixed as Eurozone manufacturing growth slowed and Germany’s retail sales remained weak. Investors await U.S. ISM PMI data while monitoring Middle East tensions and inflation risks. Copper gained 2.8%, while Bitcoin fell 2.2% amid cautious sentiment.
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Global equity markets lift as easing geopolitical tensions boost investor sentiment, offsetting mixed performance among U.S. tech giants and a sharper-than-expected decline in French consumer spending.
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Global stocks slipped as Middle East tensions lifted oil prices and revived inflation fears. U.S. jobless claims rose unexpectedly, while softer core PCE inflation and weaker GDP growth added to concerns over the economic outlook.
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Global stocks traded mixed after U.S. mortgage rates climbed to their highest since August, driving mortgage applications down more than 8% and fueling affordability fears. European equities advanced as weaker oil prices offset inflation concerns and rate-hike expectations across global markets.
