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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.
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Global stocks trade unevenly as U.S.-Iran negotiations boost European sentiment, UK retail data surprises positively, and Treasury yields decline amid easing inflation expectations.
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Global equities advanced as stronger economic data from Japan and Germany boosted investor confidence, while optimism over U.S.-Iran peace talks supported market sentiment. However, weaker-than-expected UK retail sales raised fresh concerns about consumer spending and economic growth.
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Global stocks traded mixed as U.S. jobless claims beat forecasts but the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index sharply contracted. Asian markets rallied on strong earnings and easing oil prices, while European equities slipped amid weak PMI data and growth concerns.
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Global stocks climbed as strong tech earnings expectations lifted the Nasdaq, led by Nvidia and Broadcom. U.K. producer prices surged 4% in April, reigniting inflation concerns, while U.S. mortgage rates hit a seven-week high of 6.56%, worsening affordability and slowing homebuyer demand.
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European equities advanced Tuesday, led by a 1.5% jump in Germany’s DAX, as optimism over possible U.S.-Iran negotiations boosted sentiment. Meanwhile, U.S. stocks fell amid renewed inflation concerns, rising Treasury yields, and a higher-than-expected 5.0% unemployment rate.
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Global equities traded mixed as soaring oil prices above $111 a barrel and rising U.S. Treasury yields heightened inflation concerns. Weak China industrial data and softer European trade figures added to fears of slowing global growth amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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Global equities fell as geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation and rising U.S. Treasury yields fueled fears of more rate hikes. NVIDIA, Broadcom and Tesla declined, while stronger-than-expected Japanese producer prices heightened concerns over further global policy tightening.
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European equities surged after the UK economy unexpectedly expanded in March, lifting investor confidence and driving gains in the DAX and major tech shares. Asian markets traded lower as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions fueled inflation concerns ahead of key U.S.-China trade discussions.
