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Michael Hewson

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Barclays H1 2023: Mixed Performance with Strong Investment Banking and Consumer Division

Barclays H1 2023: Mixed Performance with Strong Investment Banking and Consumer Division

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Lloyds Banking Group H1 2023: Positive Numbers Amidst Share Price Concerns

Lloyds Banking Group H1 2023: Positive Numbers Amidst Share Price Concerns

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Vodafone Q1 2024: Share Price Declines Amid CEO Change and Business Challenges

Vodafone Q1 2024: Share Price Declines Amid CEO Change and Business Challenges

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US Q2 GDP: Resilient Economy Faces Key Test Amid Inflation Slowdown

US Q2 GDP: Resilient Economy Faces Key Test Amid Inflation Slowdown

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Central Bank Decisions: Fed, ECB, and BoJ - Market Expectations and Currency Volatility

Central Bank Decisions: Fed, ECB, and BoJ - Market Expectations and Currency Volatility

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ECB Decision – 27/07: Pressure Eases on Aggressive Rate Hikes Amidst Deflationary Concerns

ECB Decision – 27/07: Pressure Eases on Aggressive Rate Hikes Amidst Deflationary Concerns

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Fed Decision: Last Rate Hike of the Year amid Inflation Slowdown

Fed Decision: Last Rate Hike of the Year amid Inflation Slowdown

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Mixed Sentiment as China's Q2 Growth Disappoints; US Earnings Take Center Stage

Mixed Sentiment as China's Q2 Growth Disappoints; US Earnings Take Center Stage

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Tesla Reports Record Q2 Deliveries and Production, Faces Margin Challenges

Tesla Reports Record Q2 Deliveries and Production, Faces Margin Challenges

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Netflix Expects Steady Growth Despite Subscriber Setback: Q2 2023 Earnings

Netflix Expects Steady Growth Despite Subscriber Setback: Q2 2023 Earnings

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Goldman Sachs Q2 2023: Revenues, Profits, and Outlook Under Scrutiny

Goldman Sachs Q2 2023: Revenues, Profits, and Outlook Under Scrutiny

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Bank of America Q2 2023: Revenues, Profits, and Outlook in Focus

Bank of America Q2 2023: Revenues, Profits, and Outlook in Focus

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easyJet Q3 2023: Optimism Amidst Concerns of Higher Fares and Travel Disruptions

easyJet Q3 2023: Optimism Amidst Concerns of Higher Fares and Travel Disruptions

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US Retail Sales Expected to Continue Steady Growth in June, While Speculation Surrounds Ocado's H1 2023 Performance

US Retail Sales Expected to Continue Steady Growth in June, While Speculation Surrounds Ocado's H1 2023 Performance

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UK Retail Sales Show Resilience in June Amid Inflationary Pressure

UK Retail Sales Show Resilience in June Amid Inflationary Pressure

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UK Inflation Holds Strong in June, Increasing Pressure for Rate Hike Decision

UK Inflation Holds Strong in June, Increasing Pressure for Rate Hike Decision

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US Dollar Faces Worst Weekly Decline Since November Amid Disinflation Concerns

US Dollar Faces Worst Weekly Decline Since November Amid Disinflation Concerns

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Economic Outlook: UK Economy Contracts in May, US PPI Slows Further

Economic Outlook: UK Economy Contracts in May, US PPI Slows Further

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Is Gold Ready to Shine Again? US CPI and Fed Policy Insights

Is Gold Ready to Shine Again? US CPI and Fed Policy Insights

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UK Banks Pass Stress Test: Resilient in Face of Rising Interest Rates

UK Banks Pass Stress Test: Resilient in Face of Rising Interest Rates

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US CPI Set to Fall to 3%, Bank of Canada to Hike Again?

US CPI Set to Fall to 3%, Bank of Canada to Hike Again?

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UK Gilt Yields in Focus as Wages Data Awaited, European Markets Gain

UK Gilt Yields in Focus as Wages Data Awaited, European Markets Gain

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Inflation Front and Centre: China Slips Towards Deflation, European Markets Face Declines

Inflation Front and Centre: China Slips Towards Deflation, European Markets Face Declines

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Asia Morning Bites: Korean Authorities Limit Fallout as MGCCC Branches Close, US Non-Farm Payrolls in Focus

Asia Morning Bites: Korean Authorities Limit Fallout as MGCCC Branches Close, US Non-Farm Payrolls in Focus

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US ADP and JOLTs data in focus as European markets face continued losses

US ADP and JOLTs data in focus as European markets face continued losses

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Services PMIs and Fed Minutes: Analyzing Market Focus and Central Bank Strategy

Services PMIs and Fed Minutes: Analyzing Market Focus and Central Bank Strategy

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Sainsbury's Share Price Slips Despite Solid Q1 Results: Analysis and Outlook

Sainsbury's Share Price Slips Despite Solid Q1 Results: Analysis and Outlook

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European Markets Await RBA Decision as US Observes Independence Day

European Markets Await RBA Decision as US Observes Independence Day

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Equity Markets: Reflecting on the First Half and Looking Ahead to the Second

Equity Markets: Reflecting on the First Half and Looking Ahead to the Second

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Sainsbury's Strong Performance Amidst Inflation Concerns, and Levi Strauss Faces Caution Over Q2 Outlook

Sainsbury's Strong Performance Amidst Inflation Concerns, and Levi Strauss Faces Caution Over Q2 Outlook

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Mixed Signals: Services PMIs Hold Up, Fed Minutes Reveal Divergence, and AO World's Recovery Path

Mixed Signals: Services PMIs Hold Up, Fed Minutes Reveal Divergence, and AO World's Recovery Path

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US Jobs Market Confounds Expectations, RBA Rate Decision Looms, and Manufacturing PMIs Signal Concerns

US Jobs Market Confounds Expectations, RBA Rate Decision Looms, and Manufacturing PMIs Signal Concerns

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Inflation Numbers Take Center Stage as Quarter Comes to a Close

Inflation Numbers Take Center Stage as Quarter Comes to a Close

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German Inflation and US Q1 GDP Awaited: Market Focus Shifts

German Inflation and US Q1 GDP Awaited: Market Focus Shifts

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Yen Plummeting to Multiyear Lows Sparks Market Attention

Yen Plummeting to Multiyear Lows Sparks Market Attention

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Navigating Quarter End: Europe Aims for a Higher Start as Markets Show Resilience amid Geopolitical Concerns

Navigating Quarter End: Europe Aims for a Higher Start as Markets Show Resilience amid Geopolitical Concerns

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Key Corporate Earnings Reports: US Bank Stress Test, Associated British Foods, Carnival Cruise Lines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nike

Key Corporate Earnings Reports: US Bank Stress Test, Associated British Foods, Carnival Cruise Lines, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Nike

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Key Economic Updates: UK and US GDP Figures, Core PCE Deflator, and UK Mortgage Approvals

Key Economic Updates: UK and US GDP Figures, Core PCE Deflator, and UK Mortgage Approvals

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UK Retail Sales Outlook and Flash PMI Focus Amid Inflation Concerns - Analysis by Michael Hewson

UK Retail Sales Outlook and Flash PMI Focus Amid Inflation Concerns - Analysis by Michael Hewson

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Bank of England Faces Rate Decision: Uncertainty Surrounds Magnitude of Hike

Bank of England Faces Rate Decision: Uncertainty Surrounds Magnitude of Hike

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Bank of England Faces Dilemma: Will They Raise Rates by 25bps or 50bps?

Bank of England Faces Dilemma: Will They Raise Rates by 25bps or 50bps?

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Beyonce Bounce and Soaring UK Inflation: A Challenge for Bank of England

Beyonce Bounce and Soaring UK Inflation: A Challenge for Bank of England

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UK CPI Data Sets the Stage for Bank of England Rate Decision

UK CPI Data Sets the Stage for Bank of England Rate Decision

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Mixed Markets as UK Gilt Yields Surge and China Cuts Lending Rates

Mixed Markets as UK Gilt Yields Surge and China Cuts Lending Rates

ECONOMY
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Rising Rates and Stock Markets: Finding Comfort in Unconventional Pairings

Rising Rates and Stock Markets: Finding Comfort in Unconventional Pairings

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Rising Rates and Stock Markets: Finding Comfort in Unconventional Pairings

Rising Rates and Stock Markets: Finding Comfort in Unconventional Pairings - 19.06.2023

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Darden Restaurants Soars to Record Highs in Q4 2023 Amidst Consumer Resilience

Darden Restaurants Soars to Record Highs in Q4 2023 Amidst Consumer Resilience

ECONOMY
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FedEx Reports Q4 2023 Performance with Focus on Cost Reductions and Upgraded Earnings Forecast

FedEx Reports Q4 2023 Performance with Focus on Cost Reductions and Upgraded Earnings Forecast

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Whitbread Q1 2024: Strong Performance and Positive Outlook for Premier Inn

Whitbread Q1 2024: Strong Performance and Positive Outlook for Premier Inn

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Divergence in France/Germany Flash PMIs: Manufacturing Struggles, Services Remain Resilient

Divergence in France/Germany Flash PMIs: Manufacturing Struggles, Services Remain Resilient

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Fed Chair Powell's Testimony on Capitol Hill: Inflation, Rate Hikes, and Unemployment Concerns

Fed Chair Powell's Testimony on Capitol Hill: Inflation, Rate Hikes, and Unemployment Concerns

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UK Retail Sales: Surprising Resilience Amidst Rising Inflation and Interest Rate Costs

UK Retail Sales: Surprising Resilience Amidst Rising Inflation and Interest Rate Costs

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UK CPI (May) Falls Short of Expectations with Core Prices Holding Steady

UK CPI (May) Falls Short of Expectations with Core Prices Holding Steady

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Bank of England Rate Decision: Another Rate Hike Expected Amid Rising Inflation and Policy Concerns

Bank of England Rate Decision: Another Rate Hike Expected Amid Rising Inflation and Policy Concerns

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Tesco Reports Strong Q1 Sales Growth and Maintains Full-Year Guidance

Tesco Reports Strong Q1 Sales Growth and Maintains Full-Year Guidance

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Central Banks Diverge: Fed and ECB Take Hawkish Stance, While Bank of Japan Remains Dovish

Central Banks Diverge: Fed and ECB Take Hawkish Stance, While Bank of Japan Remains Dovish

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Fed's Hawkish Pause and Focus Shifts to ECB: Market Reactions and Outlook

Fed's Hawkish Pause and Focus Shifts to ECB: Market Reactions and Outlook

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Fed Signals Rate Pause as UK GDP Aims for April Rebound

Fed Signals Rate Pause as UK GDP Aims for April Rebound

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The Dilemma for the Federal Reserve: To Hike or Hold This Week?

The Dilemma for the Federal Reserve: To Hike or Hold This Week?

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European Markets Sink Amid Recession Concerns and Oil Price Slump

European Markets Sink Amid Recession Concerns and Oil Price Slump

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European Markets React to US Debt Ceiling Deal! A Mixed Open Expected. US Dollar Dominates CEE Markets: Concerns Over Economic Recovery Linger

European Markets React to US Debt Ceiling Deal! A Mixed Open Expected. US Dollar Dominates CEE Markets: Concerns Over Economic Recovery Linger

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HP's Recovery Continues: Q2 Profits Steady, Revenues Forecast to Plunge Amid PC Market Headwinds

HP's Recovery Continues: Q2 Profits Steady, Revenues Forecast to Plunge Amid PC Market Headwinds

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Salesforce Shares on Road to Recovery with Upbeat Q4 Results! GameStop's Cost-cutting Measures Pay Off

Salesforce Shares on Road to Recovery with Upbeat Q4 Results! GameStop's Cost-cutting Measures Pay Off

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Broadcom's Strong Financial Performance and Optimism Propel Share Prices to Record Highs! Dr. Martens notes drop in share price

Broadcom's Strong Financial Performance and Optimism Propel Share Prices to Record Highs! Dr. Martens notes drop in share price

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UK Mortgage Approvals Show Promising Rebound, Fueling Optimism for Housing Market Recovery

UK Mortgage Approvals Show Promising Rebound, Fueling Optimism for Housing Market Recovery

ECONOMY
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Dilemma for ECB as Energy Prices Fall, Core Inflation Holds Strong

Dilemma for ECB as Energy Prices Fall, Core Inflation Holds Strong

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US Payrolls Report: Unstoppable Economic Resilience Amidst Slowing Growth - What's Next?

US Payrolls Report: Unstoppable Economic Resilience Amidst Slowing Growth - What's Next?

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Nasdaq 100 posted a new one year high. S&P 500 ended the day unchanged| FXMAG.COM

Nasdaq 100 posted a new one year high. S&P 500 ended the day unchanged

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Nikkei 225 hit its highest price since 1990. US Core PCE inflation numbers are expected to hit 4.3%| FXMAG.COM

Nikkei 225 hit its highest price since 1990. US Core PCE inflation numbers are expected to hit 4.3%

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Earnings season: Nvidia profits are forecast to come in at $0.92c a share| FXMAG.COM

Earnings season: Nvidia profits are forecast to come in at $0.92c a share

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Earnings season: this week Kingfisher and Mark & Spencer report their results| FXMAG.COM

Earnings season: this week Kingfisher and Mark & Spencer report their results

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This week we'll find out how much of the recent slowing in headline inflation is affecting core prices| FXMAG.COM

This week we'll find out how much of the recent slowing in headline inflation is affecting core prices

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The most interesting economic events this week are UK CPI, Fed minutes and UK retail sales| FXMAG.COM

The most interesting economic events this week are UK CPI, Fed minutes and UK retail sales

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Yesterday DAX closed at its highest level this year. Today ECB's Lagarde and Fed's Powell speak| FXMAG.COM

Yesterday DAX closed at its highest level this year. Today ECB's Lagarde and Fed's Powell speak

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Earnings season: Overall, easyJet's recent financial performance has been strong| FXMAG.COM

Earnings season: Overall, easyJet's recent financial performance has been strong

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BoE Andrew Bailey disagreed with suggested Bank's responsibility for elevated inflation| FXMAG.COM

BoE Andrew Bailey disagreed with suggested Bank's responsibility for elevated inflation

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Chinese industrial production rose 5.6%. Eurozone GDP data set to be published today| FXMAG.COM

Chinese industrial production rose 5.6%. Eurozone GDP data set to be published today

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This week's earnings schedule - Q1 revenues of Walmart and Target| FXMAG.COM

This week's earnings schedule - Q1 revenues of Walmart and Target

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BT Group full year earnings expected to hit £20.53bn. Would Burberry earnings go hand in hand with LVMH and Hermes counterparts?| FXMAG.COM

BT Group full year earnings expected to hit £20.53bn. Would Burberry earnings go hand in hand with LVMH and Hermes counterparts?

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easyJet earnings are published this week - the company expects H1 losses to be less than expected| FXMAG.COM

easyJet earnings are published this week - the company expects H1 losses to be less than expected

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Bank of England raised the interest rate, UK unemployment data go out tomorrow| FXMAG.COM

Bank of England raised the interest rate, UK unemployment data go out tomorrow

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Extended period of elevated interest rates is likely to be needed if inflation stays high - Fed Kashkari expected to reiterate his comment today| FXMAG.COM

Extended period of elevated interest rates is likely to be needed if inflation stays high - Fed Kashkari expected to reiterate his comment today

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Copper prices hit lowest level this year. Crude oil decreased second day in a row. BoE went for a 25bp hike| FXMAG.COM

Copper prices hit lowest level this year. Crude oil decreased second day in a row. BoE went for a 25bp hike

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Bank of England raised the interest rate for the 12th meeting in a row| FXMAG.COM

Bank of England raised the interest rate for the 12th meeting in a row

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Rolls-Royce share price has increased by over 60% since the start of the year| FXMAG.COM

Rolls-Royce share price has increased by over 60% since the start of the year

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BoE rates may remain uncut until the middle of 2024. Bank of England is expected to hike the rates 12th time in a row today| FXMAG.COM

BoE rates may remain uncut until the middle of 2024. Bank of England is expected to hike the rates 12th time in a row today

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CMC Markets' Hewson: April CPI numbers are the next key benchmark feeding into whether the next meeting will see the Federal Reserve hit the pause button| FXMAG.COM

CMC Markets' Hewson: April CPI numbers are the next key benchmark feeding into whether the next meeting will see the Federal Reserve hit the pause button

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US 2-year yields rallied from lows of 3.65% on Thursday, to rally back above 4% again yesterday| FXMAG.COM

US 2-year yields rallied from lows of 3.65% on Thursday, to rally back above 4% again yesterday

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Apple earnings came in at $94.84bn. The company benefited from its new savings account| FXMAG.COM

Apple earnings came in at $94.84bn. The company benefited from its new savings account

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Strong US NFP print would keep the prospect of another Fed rate hike in June| FXMAG.COM

Strong US NFP print would keep the prospect of another Fed rate hike in June

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Earnings season: Shell profits hit $39.87bn beating 2008 record of $28.4bn| FXMAG.COM

Earnings season: Shell profits hit $39.87bn beating 2008 record of $28.4bn

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Energy companies: Q1 bp earnings hit $56.2bn beating expectations| FXMAG.COM

Energy companies: Q1 bp earnings hit $56.2bn beating expectations

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Nasdaq100 posted its best monthly close in 12 month. Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the rate by 25bp| FXMAG.COM

Nasdaq100 posted its best monthly close in 12 month. Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the rate by 25bp

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This week Shell, Apple and Lloyds Banking publish their earnings| FXMAG.COM

This week Shell, Apple and Lloyds Banking publish their earnings

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This week Federal Reserve and ECB decide on rates. US Labour market data go public on Friday| FXMAG.COM

This week Federal Reserve and ECB decide on rates. US Labour market data go public on Friday

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NatWest customers deposit did see a fall of £11.1bn during the quarter to £421.8bn| FXMAG.COM

NatWest customers deposit did see a fall of £11.1bn during the quarter to £421.8bn

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Amazon presented solid numbers, Bank of Japan keeps the rates unchanged| FXMAG.COM

Amazon presented solid numbers, Bank of Japan keeps the rates unchanged

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Dow and S&P 500 decreased yesterday. Nasdaq benefited from Microsoft earnings| FXMAG.COM

Dow and S&P 500 decreased yesterday. Nasdaq benefited from Microsoft earnings

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Yesterday, two mega cap companies - Microsoft and Alphabet ended the session below-the-line| FXMAG.COM

Yesterday, two mega cap companies - Microsoft and Alphabet ended the session below-the-line

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Alphabet, Meta, Amazon - mega cap tech companies are to report their earnings they after day starting tomorrow!| FXMAG.COM

Alphabet, Meta, Amazon - mega cap tech companies are to report their earnings they after day starting tomorrow!

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