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US Stock Market Eyes Fresh Record as Wall Street Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariff Threat

US stocks mostly shrugged off President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico on Tuesday, showing resilience despite the potential trade tensions.Market PerformanceThe S&P 500 edged up roughly 0.4%, eyeing a record close, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite jumped about 0.5%. The Dow Jones Industrial …

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Gold Stabilizes After Ceasefire Hopes, Trump’s Tariff Threats

Gold prices fluctuated on Tuesday, initially declining on news of a potential ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. However, the precious metal recovered some losses as U.S. President-elect announced plans to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.Ceasefire Hopes Weigh on Gold:A potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah could …

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OPEC+ and the Future of Oil Markets: Critical Decisions Await

As OPEC+ prepares for its December 1 meeting, several pressing issues will dominate the agenda, including a potential delay in planned supply increases and the broader implications of current market dynamics. With weak global demand, a retreating U.S. dollar, and fading geopolitical tensions, the decisions made during this pivotal meeting …

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Dow Jones Soars On Market Optimism Stirred By Bessent’s Nomination for Treasury Dept

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surged to a new all-time high just below the 44,800 mark on Monday. This bullish movement in equity markets was driven by two significant factors: the anticipation of Scott Bessent as the new Treasury Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump, and the rumors of a …

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What Do Global Markets Expect From Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary?

Financial markets responded positively on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary. Currencies across the globe rallied, reflecting investor optimism that Bessent, founder of Key Square Group, could temper some of Trump’s more extreme economic views.Market ReactionsThe US Dollar Index (DXY), …

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