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India underperformed EM in August; defensive sectors outperformed

In August 2024, India's equity market showed mixed performance with a 0.9% return, underperforming emerging markets and highlighting sector performance disparities amid strong institutional inflows.

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Investors need to continue brace for lower rates as Fed cuts get underway: UBS

UBS advises investors to prepare for lower interest rates from the Federal Reserve, highlighting economic uncertainties and recommending cautious investment strategies, including exposure to defensive assets.

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Indonesia stocks lower at close of trade; IDX Composite Index down 1.07%

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Australia stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/ASX 200 down 0.08%

Australia stocks decreased due to losses in key sectors, with the S&P/ASX 200 down 0.08%. Commodity prices fluctuated, while the US Dollar Index rose slightly.

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Russia stocks lower at close of trade; MOEX Russia down 3.90%

Russian stocks fell 3.90% led by losses in various sectors; major declines noted in FSK EES and others, while commodities like gold and crude oil saw slight increases.

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Belgium stocks higher at close of trade; BEL 20 up 0.06%

Belgium stocks rose slightly, led by Utilities, Technology, and Industrials. Notable gains were seen in Solvay and Ackermans. Gold and oil prices increased.

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U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 0.14%

U.K. stocks declined after losses in Aerospace & Defense and other sectors. Rightmove PLC saw significant gains, while Rolls-Royce and others faced notable losses.

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Spain stocks lower at close of trade; IBEX 35 down 0.06%

Spain's stock market decline, led by Consumer Goods and Real Estate sectors, saw IBEX 35 drop 0.06%. Gold and crude oil prices rose, while currency rates remained stable.

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Portugal stocks higher at close of trade; PSI up 0.20%

Portugal's stocks rose 0.20% at close, driven by gains in Utilities, Financials, Industrials, with mixed performers; Brent oil and gold prices increased amidst stable currency values.

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Italy stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com Italy 40 down 0.10%

Italy stocks dipped due to declines in key sectors, with rising oil and gold prices amid mixed performance among stocks on the Milan Stock Exchange.