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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
Friday's excitement was on the stock market – and excitement again
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Friday's excitement was on the stock market – and excitement again

The beginning was gloomy, the end looked to be all the more cheerful. By 3 p
The Swedish krona is losing ground against the dollar
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The Swedish krona is losing ground against the dollar

The US dollar is strengthening against other currencies, helped by diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in December.
New message – no jobs figures from the US
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New message – no jobs figures from the US

Klarna crashed on the US stock market
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Klarna crashed on the US stock market

After Tuesday's declines on both Asian and European stock markets, the negative trend on Wall Street continued. Swedish payment company Klarna plummeted after its interim report
The government's reboot helped the US stock market
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The government's reboot helped the US stock market

The final political vote to reopen the US government is near, which is cited as the reason for a slight rise in the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday.
White House: Economic statistics likely to be missed
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White House: Economic statistics likely to be missed

It is unlikely that the US jobs statistics and consumer price index for October will ever be released due to the government shutdown, according to the White House.
The expert on stock market turmoil: Flying around in the dark
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The expert on stock market turmoil: Flying around in the dark

AI fever and a gloomy US job market are shaking up the world's stock markets. The market and the Federal Reserve are flying around in the dark, says Handelsbanken's currency strategist Tommy von Brömsen
Fed cuts interest rates: "Pretty comfortable"
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Fed cuts interest rates: "Pretty comfortable"

The US Federal Reserve (Fed) is cutting its key interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points to a range of 3
Asian Stocks Rise as Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision
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Asian Stocks Rise as Investors Await Fed Interest Rate Decision

It is going mainly upwards on the major stock exchanges in Asia while investors are waiting for what is believed to be an interest rate cut from the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Inflation Eases
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Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Inflation Eases

New York stock exchange climbed on Friday to new record levels, after delayed figures showed cooler inflation than expected.
Stock Markets Rise as US Inflation Figures Boost Rate Cut Hopes
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Stock Markets Rise as US Inflation Figures Boost Rate Cut Hopes

Inflation in the USA rose in September to 3. 0 percent, according to the delayed figures
IMF Warns AI Hype Could Trigger Severe Stock Market Crash
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IMF Warns AI Hype Could Trigger Severe Stock Market Crash

International Monetary Fund (IMF) raises the forecast for global growth this year, but warns that the "AI hype" can end in a severe stock market crash. "Such a correction can erase household assets and dampen consumption", writes IMF in a new forecast
Wall Street Hits New Highs Despite Government Shutdown
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Wall Street Hits New Highs Despite Government Shutdown

New York stock exchange continued upwards on Wednesday, despite shutdown and some disagreement within the Fed board.
Fed Minutes Reveal Disagreement on Future Interest Rate Cuts
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Fed Minutes Reveal Disagreement on Future Interest Rate Cuts

The members were largely in agreement on the first interest rate cut of the year – but many also demanded caution due to concerns about inflation, according to the minutes from the September meeting of the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).
Trump Plans New Tariffs on Robots and Healthcare Items for 2026
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Trump Plans New Tariffs on Robots and Healthcare Items for 2026

The Trump administration is gearing up for a new tariff shock next year – on industrial robots, machines and healthcare items. They need the money
Wall Street Ends Week Higher Amid Inflation Data
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Wall Street Ends Week Higher Amid Inflation Data

The stock market in New York ended the week's last trading day on the green track following important inflation figures. Swedish payment giant Klarna fell back 3
US Inflation Matches Analyst Forecasts at 2.7 Percent in August
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US Inflation Matches Analyst Forecasts at 2.7 Percent in August

Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 7 percent in August compared to the same period the previous year
Trump Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Reserve Member's Fate
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Trump Seeks Supreme Court Ruling on Federal Reserve Member's Fate

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to make a quick decision so that Lisa Cook can be fired as a member of the US central bank Federal Reserve.
Stock Market Rises After US Interest Rate Cut
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Stock Market Rises After US Interest Rate Cut

The Stockholm stock exchange closed up 0. 9 percent after the US central bank lowered the interest rate on Wednesday evening
Asian Stocks Rise Following US Fed Interest Rate Cut
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Asian Stocks Rise Following US Fed Interest Rate Cut

The stock exchanges in Asia are rising after the US central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points on Wednesday
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