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What’s moving the markets?

Next round of tariffs: Markets are bracing for President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement on April 2nd, when he’s expected to unveil a new round of reciprocal tariffs. With last week’s 25% tariff… …

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What’s moving the markets?

Consumer confidence: Consumer sentiment fell sharply in February, making its steepest decline in over four years. The drop reflects concerns about inflation, interest rates and economic uncertainty. Since consumer spending… …

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What’s moving the markets?

DeepSeek AI: Investors initially reacted strongly to DeepSeek AI’s recent announcement, leading to significant volatility in AI-focused stocks. In our opinion, this was likely an overreaction to the news. If… …

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What’s moving the markets?

Central bank policies and economic data: Recent economic data has been mixed, reflecting both strengths and challenges. Inflation has shown signs of moderating, but it remains above central bank targets…. …

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What’s moving the markets?

Fed rate cuts offset by rising interest rates: Despite recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, borrowing costs for consumers and businesses have moved higher in response to market… …

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What’s moving the markets?

The 2024 presidential election: The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains incredibly close, with neither candidate holding a decisive lead in the polls…. …

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