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Apple tops $5 trillion valuation to become world’s largest company

Apple has become the second company in history to surpass a market capitalisation of $5 trillion, strengthening its position as the world’s largest listed...
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Milkshake Theory in Action: How the US Dollar Strengthens While Other...

The US dollar is surging in 2024, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index posting a remarkable 7.4% gain this year. This rally sets the...
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Rate Cuts Abound, But Inflation Clouds the Horizon

Central banks across the globe are embracing rate cuts at a pace not seen in years. With 74% of these institutions easing monetary policy...
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Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts Sends Shockwaves Through Markets, Impacting...

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on 19 December, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of...
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Trump’s Tariff Talk Sends Stock Futures Into a Spiral

Stock futures dropped sharply after Donald Trump issued a fresh round of tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada. The move adds new layers...
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Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...
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Steering into Trouble: America’s Auto Loan Crisis Gets Costly

The U.S. car market is in the throes of a major financial crisis, with a substantial number of Americans facing mounting debts on their...