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Jul 03 2025FINANCE

European Markets: A Look at the Numbers and What's Moving Them

European markets are expected to kick off Thursday on a positive note. The FTSE 100 in London is predicted to rise by 0. 3%, reaching around 8, 799. Meanwhile, Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 are both anticipated to see a 0. 2% increase, with the DAX at 23, 836 and the CAC at 7, 757. Italy's FTSE MIB is also looking at a slight gain of 0. 15%, aiming for 39, 926. ...

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Nov 04 2024FINANCE

Stock Markets Boosted by China's Economic Meeting and Oil Price Gains

Asia's stock markets were mostly on the rise on Monday, buoyed by China's leaders convening for a significant economic conference. This meeting is expected to bring fresh support for the world's second-largest economy, sparking a positive vibe among investors. The OPEC+ nations also announced they would extend production cuts until the end of the year, which triggere...

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking also stayed steady at 7. 7%. A big part of the slowdown was the strike ...

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Sep 16 2024FINANCE

Will the Crypto Market Survive a Recession?

Recession Fears Sink Crypto Market, But Is It Just a Blip on the Radar? The crypto market has taken a tumble, with Bitcoin and US cryptocurrency-related shares plummeting in value. But is this a sign of impending doom or just a normal correction in an otherwise volatile market? To answer this question, let's take a closer look at the recent events that have led to t...

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