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The Federal Reserve's latest policy decision sends mixed signals to global markets as Chair Powell emphasizes a data-dependent approach. With inflation nearing the 2% target and employment remaining robust, the Fed faces a delicate balancing act that could reshape monetary policy worldwide and influence central bank decisions from the ECB to the Bank of Japan.
Markets
A trio of major tech companies reported earnings that blew past analyst forecasts, pushing the S&P 500 to a new all-time high and reigniting investor optimism.
Trade
After months of escalating trade frictions, European and Chinese negotiators have reached a preliminary agreement that could reshape bilateral commerce.
Digital Assets
A comprehensive new study reveals persistent economic headwinds for British businesses, with trade volumes and foreign investment remaining below pre-referendum projections.
Currency
The Turkish lira, Brazilian real, and Indian rupee all posted significant gains against the dollar as investors bet on imminent rate cuts.
Finance ministers from the world's largest economies finalized the implementation details for a global minimum tax rate of 15%, marking a historic shift in international tax policy.
After two years of declining prices, major metropolitan markets from London to Sydney report renewed buyer activity and narrowing mortgage spreads.
In an unexpected move, the cartel agreed to extend voluntary production cuts, sending energy markets into a tailspin and raising questions about global economic growth.
Despite billions in government stimulus, Chinese consumer confidence remains at historic lows, raising concerns about the world's second-largest economy.