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Global markets slump as tech giants miss earnings forecasts and investors brace for key events like the US election and interest rate decisions.

2024-11-01T05:22:02+0000

US market volatility and anticipation of major tech earnings reports have the ASX 200 heading for a negative close this week, with inflation data and interest rate expectations in focus.

2024-10-25T04:48:50+0100

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones are on track for their best six-week run since 2023, while the ASX 200 reaches new records driven by bank gains.

2024-10-18T04:47:28+0100

Catastrophe bonds (cat bonds) transfer disaster risk from insurers to investors, offering high yields and portfolio diversification. They hedge against market volatility but carry event, liquidity, and counterparty risks.

2024-10-17T22:58:45+0100

The European Central Bank is widely anticipated to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points (BPS) at its upcoming meeting, marking the third cut since June. Here's what economists and market analysts are forecasting.

2024-10-15T00:37:59+0100

US job additions for September has been strong – too strong in fact.

2024-10-07T04:09:07+0100

As we enter Q4 2024, markets are digesting rate cuts, strong performance so far, and hopes for a soft landing. Here's what investors should watch.

2024-10-03T23:36:42+0100

As the Federal Reserve begins its easing cycle, all eyes turn to Friday's US jobs report for indications of economic weakness. Experts predict a slight increase in unemployment despite ongoing job growth.

2024-10-01T00:27:24+0100