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Why are the S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq 100 indices soaring?

The three main stock market indices in the United States are firing on all cylinders this year. The S&P 500 Index jumped to a record high of $6680 on Wednesday, even as the government shutdown started. It has jumped by 40% from its April lows.  Similarly, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index has jumped to a

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Platinum price analysis: Beyond the overbought territory, further gains await

Platinum price is set to record its third straight quarter of gains as the financial markets ready for Q4’25. The asset has rallied by close to 80% year-to-date as precious metals benefit from heightened safe-haven demand.  Notably, its price increase has been more aggressive in recent months; rallying by about 55% in the past 4

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Top catalysts for the Nikkei 225 Index in Q4’25

The Nikkei 225 Index, which tracks the biggest companies in Japan, retreated to the important support level at ¥45,000, down from the year-to-date high of ¥45,900.  It remains about 45% above the lowest level in April. This article looks at the top catalysts that will drive Japanese stocks in the fourth quarter. Bank of Japan

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ASX 200 Index wavers after the RBA leaves interest rates decision

The ASX 200 Index held steady on Tuesday after the latest Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision on Tuesday morning. It was trading at $8,885, up from this month’s low of $8,720. It remains up by over 25% from the lowest level this year. RBA interest rate decision The main catalyst for the

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Barclays share price to benefit as Q3 M&A deals top $1 trillion

Barclays share price has jumped in the past few months and is hovering at its highest point since 2007. It has soared by over 510% from its lowest level in 2020, and is now hovering near its all-time high of 410p.  Why the Barclays share price has soared Barclays stock price has been in a

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USD/ZAR forecast: Here’s why the South African rand is rallying

The South African rand is having a great performance this year even as the country’s economy face substantial risks. The USD/ZAR exchange rate was trading at 17.30, its lowest level since November last year. It has plunged by over 13% from its highest level this year, making it one of the top gainers in the

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Nebius stock: to buy or not to buy this AI infrastructure play?

The ongoing surge in the Nebius stock price has led to divisions in Wall Street. Many investors believe that it has more room to grow, while others expect it to crumble, citing its hefty valuation. Consequently, its short interest has jumped to nearly 10%. So, is it safe to buy NBIS stock today? The case

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Tilray stock price forecast as it faces major headwinds

Tilray stock price has surged in the past few weeks, with most of the gains happening on Monday when it surged by over 60%, which brought its market capitalization to over $2 billion. It has now soared by over 440% from its lowest level this year. Why the Tilray stock price has soared  Tilray Brands

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Here’s what will move the CAC 40 and DAX Index this week

The CAC 40 and DAX 40 indices have remained in a tight range in the past few months. CAC 40, which tracks the biggest companies in France, was trading at €7,870, up by 16% from its lowest level this year.  Similarly, the DAX Index was trading at €23,740, also much higher than the year-to-date low

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Top catalysts for India’s Nifty 50 Index in October

The Nifty 50 Index has crashed in the past few days, with technology companies being the top laggards. It was trading at ₹24,765, down 3.65% from the year-to-date high. This article explores the top catalysts for the Nifty Index this month. Nifty 50 Index to react to RBI interest rate decision One of the main

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