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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
Wall Street Mixed as Fed Cuts Interest Rate but Signals Caution
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Wall Street Mixed as Fed Cuts Interest Rate but Signals Caution

New York stock exchange climbed somewhat but fell back after Fed's expected message about the year's first interest rate hike.
Fed Lowers Interest Rate by 0.25 Points, Signals More Cuts This Year
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Fed Lowers Interest Rate by 0.25 Points, Signals More Cuts This Year

USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered as expected the interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points
Court Rules Fed Member Lisa Cook Can Stay Amid Trump's Challenge
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Court Rules Fed Member Lisa Cook Can Stay Amid Trump's Challenge

President Donald Trump's attempt to get rid of Fed member Lisa Cook before this week's interest rate decision fails. An appeals court has decided that Lisa Cook may continue in her position, at least temporarily, and thus be involved and vote on the key interest rate
German Inflation Rises to 2.2 Percent in August
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German Inflation Rises to 2.2 Percent in August

Inflation in Germany, Europe's largest economy, rose to 2. 2 percent in August, according to the statistics office Destatis
Trump Seeks Court Approval to Dismiss Fed Member Before Rate Decision
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Trump Seeks Court Approval to Dismiss Fed Member Before Rate Decision

Donald Trump has been prevented from firing Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook. Now his administration is demanding that she be relieved of her duties before next week's interest rate decision
Clas Ohlson Stock Jumps 13% Amid Slight Stockholm Market Dip
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Clas Ohlson Stock Jumps 13% Amid Slight Stockholm Market Dip

The Stockholm stock exchange fell slightly on Wednesday. Against the trend went the hardware chain Clas Ohlson with a course rally of over 13 percent
Judge Halts Trump's Firing of Federal Reserve Member Lisa Cook
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Judge Halts Trump's Firing of Federal Reserve Member Lisa Cook

An American court pauses the US President Donald Trump's decision to fire Federal Reserve member Lisa Cook. The message comes after Cook sued the president, reports NBC News
Stockholm Stock Exchange Dips by Lunchtime
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Dips by Lunchtime

The Stockholm stock exchange starts Tuesday's trading slightly up but has backed down into the red by lunchtime. The broad OMXS index is down 0
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