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US stocks brush record highs as weak jobs data fuel rate cut bets

U.S. stocks hit record highs before declining after weak job growth data led to speculations about interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which boosted gold prices.

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Take Five: Trump's tariff flip flops

President Trump's tariff decisions are increasing market volatility and investor uncertainty, while European markets show strong performance amidst global economic challenges and upcoming Ecuador elections.

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Morning Bid: China AI rally rouses trade war-weary markets

Traders await U.S. payrolls data amid a mixed market backdrop influenced by trade war tensions and a notable AI rally in China boosting stock indexes.

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Global equity funds draw biggest weekly inflow in five weeks

Global equity funds attracted $15.2 billion in investments, driven by European share rallies and anticipated rate cuts, while bond funds also saw continued inflows amid some commodity sell-offs.

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Weak growth, ECB boost traders' euro area rate cut confidence

Traders are increasingly confident that the ECB will implement three more rate cuts this year due to weak growth data and a recent 25 basis point reduction.

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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at record high after ECB cuts interest rates

Europe's benchmark index reached a record high due to real estate stocks, influenced by ECB's rate cuts, and varying corporate results; the market outlook remains cautiously optimistic.

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Global equity funds gain inflows on Fed rate cut hopes, Trump's AI plans

Global equity funds saw substantial inflows due to optimism over U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, with regional trends favoring European markets while U.S. funds faced outflows.

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Take Five: Fed, ECB - and more from Trump

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ECB seen slowing projected pace of interest rate cuts from Q3 - Deutsche Bank

Analysts predict the ECB may slow interest rate cuts later in 2025, anticipating cuts at upcoming meetings while weighing concerns over growth and inflation.

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European CEOs likely to push for growth policies, says Goldman's Gnodde

Richard Gnodde warns that European CEOs may become politically active if leaders don't address their frustrations, seeking pro-growth policies akin to US optimism.