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Morning Bid: Ukraine ceasefire hopes soften US inflation blow

Investors face warnings of prolonged high interest rates due to U.S. inflation, while Asian markets await significant economic updates from the Philippines and Japan.

• US500

Analysis-Hotter January inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes

January's unexpected U.S. inflation spike raises fears of sustained price pressures, complicating Fed rate cut predictions and raising concerns of potential hikes amid tariff impacts.

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ISS ends diversity considerations for US boardrooms, citing Trump orders

ISS will stop factoring diversity in U.S. board decisions, reflecting shifts in corporate governance amid political pressures and criticisms from investors and stakeholders.

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Powell says there's no rush to ease more given strong economy

Fed Chair Powell emphasizes a stable economy and cautious approach to interest rates amid inflation concerns, while markets react carefully to his Senate testimony.

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Morning Bid: Seeking clarity in tariff 'fake news' blizzard

This article discusses the current sentiment in Asian markets amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and focuses on investor resilience despite pressure from tariffs and currency fluctuations.

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Morning Bid: All tariffs, all the time

Global markets react to President Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum, while gold prices surge due to speculation of new tariffs, sparking a rush for physical gold.

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• VIX

Inflation data to test market as tariff talk swirls

Investors are concerned about inflation and tariffs affecting U.S. interest rate cuts, with upcoming CPI data expected to influence market volatility and expectations for the Federal Reserve.

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Inflation data to test market as tariff talk swirls

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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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Column-Wall Street shows its 'bouncebackability': McGeever