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At the time of writing (13:17 CET), Germany's Dax was down 1.39% at 17,778.64 points, France's CAC 40 declined 1.29% to 7,944.92, while the UK's FTSE 100 was also in the red, falling 1.42% to 7,851.74 points. The data reflected a hesitant day of trading across the continent as market participants followed Middle East updates on any potential escalation between Israel and Iran. It comes after Iran unleashed a barrage of 300 aerial drones and missiles toward Israel in a retaliatory move. While Israeli defences, bolstered by support from the US, UK, and European allies, reportedly neutralised 99%...
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London (AFP) - Global oil and gold prices shot higher Friday as worries mounted about the conflict in the Middle East widening. The tensions overshadowed the start of US corporate earnings season, with Wall Street stocks sliding despite banks beating expectations. "Geopolitical worries have triggered some risk aversion, but worries about a growth slowdown have presumably triggered some residual angst about corporate earnings not living up to expectations," said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare. Oil prices were up more than two percent as regional tensions soared after Iran threatened repris...
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There are a number of different reasons why people don’t invest their money. Perhaps you think you’re not wealthy enough, you’re worried about the risk, or you simply lack the confidence to get going. Although embarking on an investment journey can feel overwhelming, it’s an important step to securing your financial future, and it’s perfectly fine to start small. Yes, investing may sound - and can be - risky, but you should also remember that it can also serve as a shield against inflation. This is because, unlike savings, investments can grow alongside rising prices. BondsThe finance world is...
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London (AFP) - Wall Street stocks pushed higher on Friday despite strong data and higher oil prices raising concerns that the US Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates as much as previously expected. US hiring rose much more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, keeping up the pressure on the Fed as it weighs when to start cutting interest rates. The world's largest economy added 303,000 jobs in March, up from a revised 270,000 new jobs created a month earlier, the Department of Labor announced. That was considerably higher than market forecasts of arou...
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New York (AFP) - Oil prices scored fresh five-month peaks Wednesday on unrest in the crude-rich Middle East and an OPEC+ call for its members to maintain its strategy of reducing output. Eurozone stocks advanced as a drop in inflation raised hopes of a rate cut by the European Central Bank, while Wall Street stocks finished little changed following mixed US data. Asian stocks mostly sank, with a massive earthquake in Taiwan rocking sentiment. Gold zoomed to an all-time pinnacle at $2,230.15 per ounce before pulling back slightly. The yellow metal has been boosted by haven demand amid geopolit...
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Eurozone inflation fell more than economists had anticipated last month, further solidifying expectations of monetary policy easing by the European Central Bank in the upcoming months. In March 2024, the annual consumer price inflation rate in the Euro Area dropped from 2.6% to 2.4%, according to preliminary data from Eurostat released on Wednesday. This marked a four-month low and fell below expectations of a stable reading. Notably, services had the highest annual rate in March (4.0%, unchanged from February), followed by food, alcohol & tobacco (2.7%, down from 3.9% in February), non-energy...
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London (AFP) - Gold prices nailed another historic peak Tuesday and oil extended gains over rising tensions in the Middle East, while stocks wilted as traders worried whether the rally has run its course. The haven precious metal advanced as high as $2,277.02 per ounce to extend its blistering record-breaking run, driven also by the prospect of interest-rate cuts in the coming months. Oil gained more ground as Iran warned its arch foe Israel that it will retaliate for a deadly air strike on its consular annex building in Syria's capital Damascus, raising fears of a spillover of the Gaza war a...
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By the afternoon, the FTSE 100 lost some steam, however, and hovered around 7,948.52. The blue-chip index was boosted by mining and commodity stocks with shares in BP and Shell both jumping around 3%, supported by higher oil prices. Oil prices rise: What's pushing up the cost of crude? Shares in mining stocks Fresnillo, Anglo American and Glencore also helped lift the FTSE 100, up 7%, 4% and 3%, respectively. “The ongoing rise in oil prices amid a tighter supply outlook is a worry for corporates and consumers as it is a major inflationary force,” Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, sai...
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Losses in 2023 for Trump Media & Technology Group — whose flagship product is Truth Social — mark a stark decline compared with the profit of $50.5 million (around €46.7m) that the former president’s company reported for 2022, according to a company filing with securities regulators. Revenue for Trump Media came in at $4.1 million (around €3,7m) in 2023, the SEC filing shows, although that’s up from $1.5 million (around €1.3m) in 2022. After merging with a blank-check company called Digital World Acquisition Corp., Trump Media began trading on 26 March on the Nasdaq stock market in the US unde...
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Major European indices notched the fifth consecutive monthly gains, refreshing their record-highs in March, thanks to the ongoing optimism about potential rate cuts by central banks this year on the back of cooling inflation. The Euro Stoxx 500 was the strongest performer in Europe so far in 2024, up 12.4% for the first quarter. The DAX rose 10.3%, the CAC 40 was up 8.8%, and the FTSE 100 advanced 2.6% during the same period. European stock markets are closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday, with reopening scheduled for Tuesday next week. Some European drug maker stocks outperformed this wee...
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