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Michael Hewson

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Treading Cautiously: Markets Await Today's Core PCE Data for Fed Insight

Treading Cautiously: Markets Await Today's Core PCE Data for Fed Insight

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ECB and US Q4 GDP in Focus: Divergence in Markets and Potential Rate Cut Discussions

ECB and US Q4 GDP in Focus: Divergence in Markets and Potential Rate Cut Discussions

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Netflix Surges to 2-Year Highs After Stellar Q4 Performance and Bullish Projections

Netflix Surges to 2-Year Highs After Stellar Q4 Performance and Bullish Projections

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easyJet's Q1 Update: Narrowing Losses, Promising Holiday Business Growth, and Hopes for a Strong H2

easyJet's Q1 Update: Narrowing Losses, Promising Holiday Business Growth, and Hopes for a Strong H2

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Bank of Japan Holds Steady, UK Public Finances in Focus: Market Analysis

Bank of Japan Holds Steady, UK Public Finances in Focus: Market Analysis

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US Markets Navigate Geopolitical Tensions and Mixed Q4 Bank Earnings Amid Inflation Respite

US Markets Navigate Geopolitical Tensions and Mixed Q4 Bank Earnings Amid Inflation Respite

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Morgan Stanley Q4 2023: Year-End Rally and Leadership Transition – Insights into Revenues, Profits, and a New CEO

Morgan Stanley Q4 2023: Year-End Rally and Leadership Transition – Insights into Revenues, Profits, and a New CEO

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Goldman Sachs Q4 2023: Year-End Rally After Challenges, Focus on Outlook

Goldman Sachs Q4 2023: Year-End Rally After Challenges, Focus on Outlook

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Ocado Q4 2023 Review: Share Price Swings, Profitability Concerns, and Robotics Division Focus

Ocado Q4 2023 Review: Share Price Swings, Profitability Concerns, and Robotics Division Focus

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UK Retail Sales Surge in December: Positive Momentum After November Rebound

UK Retail Sales Surge in December: Positive Momentum After November Rebound

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Resilient US Consumer: Analyzing December Retail Sales Data – 17/01

Resilient US Consumer: Analyzing December Retail Sales Data – 17/01

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China's Economic Pulse: Analyzing Q4 GDP and December Retail Sales Figures - Insights and Expectations

China's Economic Pulse: Analyzing Q4 GDP and December Retail Sales Figures - Insights and Expectations

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Assessing the Impact: UK Wages and CPI Figures for December and Their Implications on Monetary Policy

Assessing the Impact: UK Wages and CPI Figures for December and Their Implications on Monetary Policy

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Renewable Realities: 2023 Sees a Sharp Slide as Costs Surge

Renewable Realities: 2023 Sees a Sharp Slide as Costs Surge

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BP's Bumpy Ride: Navigating Management Changes, Profit Shortfalls, and the Turbulent Landscape of the Oil and Gas Sector

BP's Bumpy Ride: Navigating Management Changes, Profit Shortfalls, and the Turbulent Landscape of the Oil and Gas Sector

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Navigating the Shifting Tides: Assessing the Oil and Gas Sector's Trajectory After a Year of Profit Fluctuations

Navigating the Shifting Tides: Assessing the Oil and Gas Sector's Trajectory After a Year of Profit Fluctuations

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Market Analysis: Fed's Dovish Pivot, European Economic Challenges, and Expectations for the Week Ahead

Market Analysis: Fed's Dovish Pivot, European Economic Challenges, and Expectations for the Week Ahead

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Tidings of an Early Market Cheer: Federal Reserve Paves the Way, Bank of England and ECB on Deck

Tidings of an Early Market Cheer: Federal Reserve Paves the Way, Bank of England and ECB on Deck

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UK Wage Growth and US CPI: Insights for Central Banks' Rate Policies

UK Wage Growth and US CPI: Insights for Central Banks' Rate Policies

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Turbulent Markets: Central Banks Grapple with Inflation as China Enters Deflation

Turbulent Markets: Central Banks Grapple with Inflation as China Enters Deflation

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DAX Eyes New Record High as US ADP Report Takes Center Stage

DAX Eyes New Record High as US ADP Report Takes Center Stage

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Prolonged Softness in Services PMIs Amid Unchanged RBA Rates: Insights by Michael Hewson

Prolonged Softness in Services PMIs Amid Unchanged RBA Rates: Insights by Michael Hewson

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GameStop Q3 2024: Overcoming Headwinds and Anticipating Resilience

GameStop Q3 2024: Overcoming Headwinds and Anticipating Resilience

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Broadcom Q4 2023: Breaking Records, Overcoming Setbacks, and Projecting Growth

Broadcom Q4 2023: Breaking Records, Overcoming Setbacks, and Projecting Growth

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Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Assessing Economic Signals and Inflation Trends"

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Assessing Economic Signals and Inflation Trends"

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Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Assessing Economic Signals and Inflation Trends"

Bank of Canada Rate Decision: Assessing Economic Signals and Inflation Trends" - 04.12.2023

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Global Economic Insights: RBA Rate Decision and China Trade Trends

Global Economic Insights: RBA Rate Decision and China Trade Trends

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Navigating Economic Crossroads: US Non-Farm Payrolls and Services PMIs Analysis by Michael Hewson

Navigating Economic Crossroads: US Non-Farm Payrolls and Services PMIs Analysis by Michael Hewson

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EU Inflation on a Downward Trajectory Raises Bets for 2024 Rate Cuts as Global Markets React

EU Inflation on a Downward Trajectory Raises Bets for 2024 Rate Cuts as Global Markets React

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EU Inflation on a Downward Trajectory Raises Bets for 2024 Rate Cuts as Global Markets React

EU Inflation on a Downward Trajectory Raises Bets for 2024 Rate Cuts as Global Markets React - 30.11.2023

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Turbulent Market Dynamics: European Stocks Eye Best Month Since January Amid Rate Cut Anticipation

Turbulent Market Dynamics: European Stocks Eye Best Month Since January Amid Rate Cut Anticipation

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Snowflake Q3 2024: Revenue Outperformance and Profitability Amid Cloud Demand

Snowflake Q3 2024: Revenue Outperformance and Profitability Amid Cloud Demand

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Foot Locker Q3 2024: Recovery Path After Q2 Plunge and Earnings Outlook

Foot Locker Q3 2024: Recovery Path After Q2 Plunge and Earnings Outlook

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Dr Martens PLC H1 2024: Navigating Challenges and Charting a Path to Recovery

Dr Martens PLC H1 2024: Navigating Challenges and Charting a Path to Recovery

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Birkenstock Q3 2023: Navigating Challenges and Seeking a Market Uptick After IPO Woes

Birkenstock Q3 2023: Navigating Challenges and Seeking a Market Uptick After IPO Woes

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UK Mortgage Approvals and Consumer Credit: Navigating Turbulent Housing Trends

UK Mortgage Approvals and Consumer Credit: Navigating Turbulent Housing Trends

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Strong US Q3 GDP Performance Fuels Optimism, but Eyes Turn to Potential Q4 Slowdown

Strong US Q3 GDP Performance Fuels Optimism, but Eyes Turn to Potential Q4 Slowdown

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Manufacturing PMIs for November Reflect Lingering Weakness in Eurozone's Economic Activity

Manufacturing PMIs for November Reflect Lingering Weakness in Eurozone's Economic Activity

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ECB Rate Cut Speculation Grows as EU Flash CPI Slows: Will Caution Prevail in Monetary Policy?

ECB Rate Cut Speculation Grows as EU Flash CPI Slows: Will Caution Prevail in Monetary Policy?

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Inflation Slows, Prompting Speculation of Rate Cuts: Impact on Markets and Government Goals

Inflation Slows, Prompting Speculation of Rate Cuts: Impact on Markets and Government Goals

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Slowing Inflation Signals Potential Rate Cuts Next Year: Insights by Michael Hewson (Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets UK)

Slowing Inflation Signals Potential Rate Cuts Next Year: Insights by Michael Hewson (Chief Market Analyst at CMC Markets UK)

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Key Retail Earnings Reports: Walmart, Target, and Home Depot - Q3 2024 Analysis

Key Retail Earnings Reports: Walmart, Target, and Home Depot - Q3 2024 Analysis

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Vodafone's H1 2024: A Turning Point in the Telecom Giant's Struggle

Vodafone's H1 2024: A Turning Point in the Telecom Giant's Struggle

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US Retail Sales Show Resilience in Q3 but Face Potential Slowdown in October

US Retail Sales Show Resilience in Q3 but Face Potential Slowdown in October

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UK and US Inflation Data and China Retail Sales: Key Economic Indicators to Watch

UK and US Inflation Data and China Retail Sales: Key Economic Indicators to Watch

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Challenges in Germany's Economic Landscape and Potential Impact on ECB Policy

Challenges in Germany's Economic Landscape and Potential Impact on ECB Policy

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US Payrolls: Key Test in a Strong Week for Stock Markets

US Payrolls: Key Test in a Strong Week for Stock Markets

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Trading Carefully: Bank of England Keeps Rates at 5.25% Amid Inflation Concerns

Trading Carefully: Bank of England Keeps Rates at 5.25% Amid Inflation Concerns

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The Bank of England's Decision Amidst Central Bank Uncertainty

The Bank of England's Decision Amidst Central Bank Uncertainty

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Federal Reserve to Maintain Rates Amid Global Economic Concerns: Market Analysis by Michael Hewson

Federal Reserve to Maintain Rates Amid Global Economic Concerns: Market Analysis by Michael Hewson

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BP Faces Share Price Struggles Despite New CEO and Quarterly Buyback Announcement

BP Faces Share Price Struggles Despite New CEO and Quarterly Buyback Announcement

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NatWest Lowers Guidance Amid FCA Review: Share Price Hits 30-Month Lows

NatWest Lowers Guidance Amid FCA Review: Share Price Hits 30-Month Lows

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Birkenstock IPO: Opening at $46 a Share on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Birkenstock IPO: Opening at $46 a Share on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

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Market Jitters: Strong US Jobs Data Sparks Fear of Tightening Labor Market and Rising Yields

Market Jitters: Strong US Jobs Data Sparks Fear of Tightening Labor Market and Rising Yields

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Yield Pressure Weighs on Markets: European and Asian Markets Slip as US Economy Remains in Focus

Yield Pressure Weighs on Markets: European and Asian Markets Slip as US Economy Remains in Focus

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European Markets Anticipate Lower Open Amid Rate Hike Concerns

European Markets Anticipate Lower Open Amid Rate Hike Concerns

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Europe's Economic Concerns Weigh as Higher Rates Keep US Markets Cautious

Europe's Economic Concerns Weigh as Higher Rates Keep US Markets Cautious

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Lower Open Expected as European Markets Decline for the Fourth Consecutive Day, China Trade Shows Modest Improvement

Lower Open Expected as European Markets Decline for the Fourth Consecutive Day, China Trade Shows Modest Improvement

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European Markets Face Headwinds Amid Rising Yields and Inflation Concerns

European Markets Face Headwinds Amid Rising Yields and Inflation Concerns

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Services PMIs Confirm Contraction, RBA Holds Rates: Market Analysis for September 5th, 2023

Services PMIs Confirm Contraction, RBA Holds Rates: Market Analysis for September 5th, 2023

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European Markets Await Central Bank Meetings After Strong Dow Performance

European Markets Await Central Bank Meetings After Strong Dow Performance

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Upcoming Corporate Earnings Reports: Ashtead, GameStop, and DocuSign - September 5-7, 2023

Upcoming Corporate Earnings Reports: Ashtead, GameStop, and DocuSign - September 5-7, 2023

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Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings Reports for the Week Ahead – September 5-9, 2023

Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings Reports for the Week Ahead – September 5-9, 2023

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RBA Rate Meeting: No Rate Hike Expected Amid Economic Challenges

RBA Rate Meeting: No Rate Hike Expected Amid Economic Challenges

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China Trade and CPI Data: Assessing the Economic Prospects

China Trade and CPI Data: Assessing the Economic Prospects

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Inflation Data Analysis: Will Key Numbers Prompt ECB's September Pause?

Inflation Data Analysis: Will Key Numbers Prompt ECB's September Pause?

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US ADP Set to Slow in August: Impact on Markets and Economic Outlook

US ADP Set to Slow in August: Impact on Markets and Economic Outlook

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Market Insights Roundup: A Glimpse into Economic Indicators and Corporate Performance

Market Insights Roundup: A Glimpse into Economic Indicators and Corporate Performance

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Analyzing Powell's Jackson Hole Speech and Lagarde's ECB Insights: Market Insights by Michael Hewson

Analyzing Powell's Jackson Hole Speech and Lagarde's ECB Insights: Market Insights by Michael Hewson

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Harbour Energy Reports H1 Loss Amid Industry Challenges

Harbour Energy Reports H1 Loss Amid Industry Challenges

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Positive Start Expected as Nvidia's Strong Performance Boosts Market Confidence

Positive Start Expected as Nvidia's Strong Performance Boosts Market Confidence

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Flash PMIs Expected to Weaken Further in August: Market Insights by Michael Hewson

Flash PMIs Expected to Weaken Further in August: Market Insights by Michael Hewson

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ARM's US IPO Amidst Challenging Landscape: Will Investors Pay an ARM and a Leg?

ARM's US IPO Amidst Challenging Landscape: Will Investors Pay an ARM and a Leg?

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UK Public Sector Borrowing Sees Decline in July: Market Insights - August 22, 2023

UK Public Sector Borrowing Sees Decline in July: Market Insights - August 22, 2023

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China's Less-Than-Expected Key Loan Rate Cut Amplifies Market Concerns

China's Less-Than-Expected Key Loan Rate Cut Amplifies Market Concerns

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Will Entertainment Trends Spark a Retail Revival? Examining the Impact of Taylor Swift, Barbie, and More on UK Retail Sales

Will Entertainment Trends Spark a Retail Revival? Examining the Impact of Taylor Swift, Barbie, and More on UK Retail Sales

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Record High UK Wages in June: Bank of England Faces Tough Decisions

Record High UK Wages in June: Bank of England Faces Tough Decisions

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Record High UK Wages Raise Concerns for Bank of England's Rate Decision

Record High UK Wages Raise Concerns for Bank of England's Rate Decision

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China's Unexpected Rate Cuts Reflect Growing Concerns Amidst Data Weakness

China's Unexpected Rate Cuts Reflect Growing Concerns Amidst Data Weakness

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UK Inflation Expected to Slow Sharply in July: Market Analysis and Insights - August 16, 2023

UK Inflation Expected to Slow Sharply in July: Market Analysis and Insights - August 16, 2023

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UK Q2 GDP Forecast: Potential Stall Amid Economic Outlook Uncertainty - Analysis by Michael Hewson

UK Q2 GDP Forecast: Potential Stall Amid Economic Outlook Uncertainty - Analysis by Michael Hewson

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US CPI Expected to Edge Higher in July: Implications for Rate Hike Decisions and Market Sentiment

US CPI Expected to Edge Higher in July: Implications for Rate Hike Decisions and Market Sentiment

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China's Deflationary Descent: Implications for Global Markets

China's Deflationary Descent: Implications for Global Markets

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Europe Braces for Lower Open After Strong US Session; China Trade Data Disappoints

Europe Braces for Lower Open After Strong US Session; China Trade Data Disappoints

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Late Friday US Sell-Off to Impact European Open: Market Analysis

Late Friday US Sell-Off to Impact European Open: Market Analysis

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Bank of England Raises Rates by 25bps, Downgrades Growth Forecast, and Keeps Options Open for September

Bank of England Raises Rates by 25bps, Downgrades Growth Forecast, and Keeps Options Open for September

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Rolls-Royce Continues Remarkable Turnaround with Strong H1 Performance

Rolls-Royce Continues Remarkable Turnaround with Strong H1 Performance

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European Markets React to US Rating Downgrade and Economic Concerns

European Markets React to US Rating Downgrade and Economic Concerns

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European Markets React to US Rating Downgrade and Economic Concerns

European Markets React to US Rating Downgrade and Economic Concerns - 02.08.2023

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Manufacturing PMIs and RBA Rates in Focus: European and US Markets Show Resilience

Manufacturing PMIs and RBA Rates in Focus: European and US Markets Show Resilience

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EU Inflation Slows in July Amid Economic Uncertainty: ECB's 'Pause' Considered

EU Inflation Slows in July Amid Economic Uncertainty: ECB's 'Pause' Considered

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NatWest Faces Challenges as CEO Resigns and Guidance is Cut Amid Farage Case Pressure

NatWest Faces Challenges as CEO Resigns and Guidance is Cut Amid Farage Case Pressure

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Rolls-Royce Shares Soar to 3-Year Highs After Raising Guidance

Rolls-Royce Shares Soar to 3-Year Highs After Raising Guidance

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Lloyds Shares Slip Despite Raised Guidance, NatWest Row Continues

Lloyds Shares Slip Despite Raised Guidance, NatWest Row Continues

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Fed Set to Raise Rates to a 22-Year High Amidst Cautiously Positive Market Sentiment

Fed Set to Raise Rates to a 22-Year High Amidst Cautiously Positive Market Sentiment

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Alphabet Reports Strong Q2 2023 Results with Growth in Advertising and Cloud Services

Alphabet Reports Strong Q2 2023 Results with Growth in Advertising and Cloud Services

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Meta Platforms Soars with Impressive Q2 2023 Results and Expanding Metaverse

Meta Platforms Soars with Impressive Q2 2023 Results and Expanding Metaverse

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Apple Q3 2023 Results – Surpassing Expectations and Aiming for New Heights

Apple Q3 2023 Results – Surpassing Expectations and Aiming for New Heights

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NatWest Group Reports Strong H1 2023 Profits Amid Rising Economic Concerns

NatWest Group Reports Strong H1 2023 Profits Amid Rising Economic Concerns

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Shell's H1 2023 Performance and CEO's Bold Stance on Renewable Energy

Shell's H1 2023 Performance and CEO's Bold Stance on Renewable Energy

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