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Gold price rises close to a new record
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Gold price rises close to a new record

The world market price of gold is rising after dramatic developments in Venezuela over the weekend. Dovish signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) are also contributing to the rise
ECB president Christine Lagarde earns 50 percent more than central bank stated
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ECB president Christine Lagarde earns 50 percent more than central bank stated

Slight decline on Wall Street as S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq finish lower
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Slight decline on Wall Street as S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq finish lower

The New York Stock Exchange traded remarkably calmly on the penultimate day of the trading year, with small price movements around zero on all three major indexes - which nonetheless ended the day lower.
S&P 500 hits new record as AI giants Nvidia and Broadcom lift Wall Street
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S&P 500 hits new record as AI giants Nvidia and Broadcom lift Wall Street

AI giants once again pushed up prices on Wall Street on Tuesday - the broad S&P 500 index closed at a new record high with an increase of 0. 5 percent
They believe in a Swedish stock market upturn next year, too – "15 percent"
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They believe in a Swedish stock market upturn next year, too – "15 percent"

Profits and growth in the AI sector, as well as increased hope for a brighter future, have pushed up the stock markets this year. There is much to suggest that this will continue in 2026, according to the professionals
Gold price reaches record level, tops $4,400 per ounce
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Gold price reaches record level, tops $4,400 per ounce

The price of gold continues to rise to record levels. Gold now costs over $4,400 per ounce
Trump: Kevin Warsh is top candidate for Fed chief
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Trump: Kevin Warsh is top candidate for Fed chief

Kevin Warsh. Is that the name of the future head of the US central bank? Much now suggests so, since he seems to be US President Donald Trump's favorite
Oracle collapses amid fresh AI worries on Wall Street
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Oracle collapses amid fresh AI worries on Wall Street

Wednesday's interest rate cut in the US failed to spark a general rally as renewed concerns about overvalued AI stocks sent Wall Street into a tailspin. Cloud services company Oracle fell like a stone
Stockholm Stock Exchange rises after Fed announcement
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rises after Fed announcement

The Stockholm Stock Exchange started Thursday's trading slightly lower but regained its courage and turned around. At closing, the broad OMXS index had risen 0
Down on stock markets in Asia
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Down on stock markets in Asia

The major indices in Asia are trading lower the day after the Fed's announcement of another interest rate cut in the US.
Wall Street headed higher after interest rate announcement
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Wall Street headed higher after interest rate announcement

The Federal Reserve (Fed) announced an expected cut in the US interest rate – and Wall Street turned positive in a single cent.
Third consecutive interest rate cut by the Fed
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Third consecutive interest rate cut by the Fed

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) has cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to a range of 3. 50–3
Stockholm Stock Exchange unchanged – Clas Ohlson plummeted
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Stockholm Stock Exchange unchanged – Clas Ohlson plummeted

The Stockholm Stock Exchange closed unchanged on Wednesday. The appliance chain Clas Ohlson fell heavily after this morning's quarterly report
Small movements on Asian stock markets
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Small movements on Asian stock markets

Small movements characterized the opening Tuesday trading on the major Asian stock exchanges.
Meta rises on cautious New York Stock Exchange
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Meta rises on cautious New York Stock Exchange

Facebook's parent company Meta rose sharply on an otherwise cautious New York Stock Exchange after reports of planned cuts in the company.
Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates
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Stockholm Stock Exchange rises – hopes for lower US interest rates

The Stockholm Stock Exchange rode a wave of stock market gains around the world. The appetite for stocks is increasing as more and more people expect an interest rate cut in the US next week
Mostly happy on the stock markets in Asia
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Mostly happy on the stock markets in Asia

Asian stock markets mostly followed Wall Street and rose on Thursday morning.
Wall Street rises despite disappointing jobs figures
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Wall Street rises despite disappointing jobs figures

Dismal jobs figures weighed on the markets in New York. On the other hand, the realization that it increases the likelihood of an interest rate cut lifted spirits – and the stock market rose
New jobs boom in the US – interest rate cut expected
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New jobs boom in the US – interest rate cut expected

The number of private sector jobs in the United States fell by 32,000 in November, according to unexpectedly weak figures from ADP. This compares with an increase of 47,000 in October
The Stockholm Stock Exchange saw red after jobs figures in the US
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The Stockholm Stock Exchange saw red after jobs figures in the US

The Stockholm Stock Exchange fell from a slight plus to minus after unexpectedly weak jobs figures for November in the US. At the close, Stockholm's broad OMXS index had fallen 0
AI-driven buying spree continues on Wall Street
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AI-driven buying spree continues on Wall Street

A new trading week began as the last one ended. Monday saw big gains on the New York Stock Exchange, fueled by the big AI-connected tech companies and increased hopes for an interest rate cut in December
Unusually open division in the Fed ahead of interest rate decision
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Unusually open division in the Fed ahead of interest rate decision

Another cut in the key interest rate – or not? On December 10, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will put its foot down. The decision-makers now appear unusually divided – while the Fed chairman keeps his mouth shut
Wall Street closed steady after shaky week
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Wall Street closed steady after shaky week

A shaky week on Wall Street ended on a solid upward note. The hope of more cuts in the US interest rate helped to dispel some of the nervousness
No inflation figures for October in the US
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No inflation figures for October in the US

Important inflation statistics for October will not be released in the US. This means that important information for the Fed will be lost ahead of the decision on the policy rate in December
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