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The week ahead

Monday, 3 September 2018, 12:29 Last update: about 9 years ago

The stock market throughout 2018 has been surprisingly durable, highlighting a healthy economy and strong corporate results, amid heightened tensions from President Trump’s continued trade war...

Markets fall in light of trade news

Friday, 31 August 2018, 12:17 Last update: about 9 years ago

US stocks snapped a four-day positive streak to finish lower Thursday. Trade-related news has been central to heightened tensions between the US and its major trading partners, which could derail the...

Apple smart glasses – the future of wearable tech

Thursday, 30 August 2018, 14:23 Last update: about 9 years ago

Wall Street extended its rally on Wednesday; the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting record highs for the fourth straight session as tech companies pushed indexes higher and promising trade...

More news on trade talk

Wednesday, 29 August 2018, 11:01 Last update: about 9 years ago

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq on Tuesday finished at records for a third consecutive session after a measure of consumer confidence hit a nearly 8-year high, highlighting an increasing expansion of...

US and Mexico agree on a trade deal

Tuesday, 28 August 2018, 12:22 Last update: about 9 years ago

US stocks gained on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closing at records for a second straight session, as the market rallied on enthusiasm over a new trade deal between the US and Mexico. It is...

Market overview with a possible takeover

Thursday, 23 August 2018, 12:41 Last update: about 9 years ago

European markets closed in the green following United States President Donald Trump's announcement regarding the introduction of 25% tariffs on car imports from the European Union. Meanwhile, Russia's...

The US in the spotlight

Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 15:56 Last update: about 9 years ago

US stocks closed higher for a fourth session on Tuesday. The S&P 500 notched an intraday record in line with optimism over US-China trade talks, amid solid corporate earnings and a healthy...

Tariffs and trade talk

Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 12:24 Last update: about 9 years ago

US equities rose sharply last week, amid hopes for better trade relations and signs of stabilisation in Turkey’s currency market. US stocks closed higher for a third session on Monday, as a pair...

The week ahead

Monday, 20 August 2018, 13:45 Last update: about 9 years ago

U.S. stocks rallied for a second session and closed the week higher Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at its highest since February as optimism that the U.S. and China will...

US-Turkey relations influencing the markets

Friday, 17 August 2018, 11:36 Last update: about 9 years ago

On Thursday, US stocks aimed higher; news that the US and China are prepared to resume trade talks next week improved investors’ sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its best day in...

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