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European markets close 2% higher; UK’s Johnson resigns as prime minister
LONDON — European stocks closed sharply higher on Thursday, building on gains in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 provisionally closed up 2%, with mining stocks jumping 5.6% to lead gains while food and beverages stocks dropped 0.1%. In terms of individual share price movement, Danish shipping giant Maersk climbed 7.1% on the back […]
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Euro continues to slide toward dollar parity — and could fall even further
A financial trader monitors data as a television shows euro currency banknotes at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany. Martin Leissl | Bloomberg | Getty Images The euro dropped below $1.02 this week, continuing its slide to new 20-year lows and potential parity with the U.S. dollar. The euro traded as low as $1.0165 on […]
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Malaysia fuel subsidies offer some reprieve from inflation, says economist
Malaysia is in an “enviable” position because fuel subsidies have shielded households from higher oil prices, according to an economist. “Even though we’re seeing this acceleration in inflation, and we’re going to see higher inflation going forward, particularly into the second half … households have in some way been shielded because of these fuel subsidies,” […]
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Switzerland surprised markets with a rate hike. But Japan could cause a much more violent reaction
Japan’s national flag flies atop the Bank of Japan building on November 12, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Getty Images Japan’s central bank is nearing an inflection point. It comes as policymakers around the world scramble to tighten monetary policy in an effort to rein in record-high inflation. The Swiss National Bank was […]
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There’s a battle over inflation-linked pay adding to European port contagion
The growing congestion at ports in Germany and the Netherlands, which could delay car and furniture shipments to the U.S. for weeks, shows no signs of clearing up as the latest round of labor negotiations between the Central Association of German Seaport Companies (ZDS) and ver.di, the German labor union, ended with no agreement. A […]
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Fed sees ‘more restrictive’ policy as likely if inflation fails to come down, minutes say
Federal Reserve officials in June emphasized the need to fight inflation even if it meant slowing an economy that already appears on the brink of a recession, according to meeting minutes released Wednesday. Members said the July meeting likely also would see another 50- or 75-basis point move. A basis point is one one-hundredth of […]
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The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to combat inflation: Here’s what that means for you
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, the most aggressive hike since 1994. This rise puts the key benchmark federal funds rate at a range between 1.5 and 1.75%. The Fed’s intention is to help combat inflation. Watch this video to find out what rising interest rates mean for […]
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Bonds flash recession warning light as key part of the yield curve inverts again
The bond market is flashing a warning that the economy may be falling or already has fallen into recession, according to one closely watched measure. Market pros watch the spread on the Treasury yield curve, or the difference between the longer duration Treasury yields and shorter duration yields. Normally, longer duration yields, like the yield […]
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Euro slides to 20-year low against the dollar as recession fears build
A euro currency symbol sits on display in the visitor centre at the European Central Bank (ECB) building in Frankfurt, Germany. Alex Kraus | Bloomberg | Getty Images The euro fell to its lowest level in two decades on Tuesday, sliding over 1% to hit $1.0305. It comes as fears of a recession in the […]
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European stocks flat as markets struggle to build momentum
LONDON — European stocks were flat on Tuesday as global markets look to cement gains after a bruising week for stocks last week. The pan-European Stoxx 600 hovered around the flatline after an hour of trading, having given back opening gains. Food and beverage stocks gained 0.8% while oil and gas stocks dropped 1%. In […]
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