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5 world market themes for the week ahead

Global markets are keenly watching U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside crucial U.S. jobs data and euro zone inflation figures. India's rupee faces pressure, while Colombia heads to the polls. Meanwhile, the AI-driven tech sector continues its impressive growth, adding new trillion-dollar companies.

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Stocks Rally on Easing Geopolitical Tensions and AI Enthusiasm

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls as Stocks Rally on Iran Deal Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 2-week low and finished down by -0.14%. The improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal sparked a rally in stocks, reducing liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil to a 5-week low lowers inflation...

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Stocks Supported by Middle East Peace Hopes and AI Spending

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Inches Higher on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.02%. The dollar found some support today after the May MNI Chicago PMI rose more than expected at its strongest pace in 4.25 years. On the negative side for the dollar is the improving prospects for a US-Iran peace deal, which has...

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Stock Indexes Rally to Record Highs on Peace Deal Hopes and AI Spending

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.66%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.37%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' report stubbornly high inflation

Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting.

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on US-Iran Truce Reports

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.59%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slides on Weak US Economic News and US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell from a 7-week high and finished down -0.18%. The dollar gave up early gains and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

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Stocks Rebound Amid News of a US-Iran Deal

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.33%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Erases Early Gains on Disappointing US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 7-week high and is down -0.13%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense...

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Stocks Pressured as Oil Prices Climb on US-Iran Clashes

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.34%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.17%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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ECB says holding rates in April was a 'close call'

The European Central Bank keeping rates on hold in April was a "close call", minutes released Thursday said, the latest sign that the bank is preparing to raise the cost of borrowing. Adding to evidence of a hawkish shift in ECB communications, Thursday's minutes said keeping rates where they were…

The Economic Times

Central banks must maintain independence: ECB's Lagarde

Monetary institutions worldwide need to maintain their independence, European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday. Increasingly frequent economic shocks as well as declining trust in public institutions such as central banks threatened to weigh on their authority, Lagarde said.

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ECB chief economist sees persistent impact on inflation from Iran war

Iran war impact: The European Central Bank's chief economist Philip Lane warns of lasting inflation from the Middle East conflict's energy shock. Even if the war ends quickly, energy costs may remain high. This could lead to further interest rate hikes by the ECB. Central banks must carefully manage monetary…

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Conflicting US-Iran Signals

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Recovers on Conflicting US-Iran Peace Plans

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains on conflicting signals about prospects for a US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian television said it obtained an unofficial draft of...

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Stocks Mixed Awaiting Fresh Iran News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.44%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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International Business Times

ECB Warns Risk Of Market Correction Rising As Stocks Hit Record Highs

Fresh warnings from top European policymakers come as global stocks continue climbing despite mounting geopolitical and economic risks.

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Dollar Falls as Crude Oil Retreats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today amid a -4% plunge in crude oil prices to a 5-week low, which lowers inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. Also, today’s rally...

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Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Energy Producers and Cybersecurity Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.05%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Global Markets: European shares edge higher as auto, chemical stocks rise

European shares neared an all-time high, boosted by strong auto and chemical stocks, despite ongoing Middle East tensions. Investors are cautiously optimistic about a resolution, while persistent energy price shocks keep inflation worries and potential ECB rate hikes in focus. Naturgy and clean energy stocks lagged.

The Economic Times

Iran war fallout amplifying Europe's financial vulnerabilities, ECB warns

The ECB warns of potential financial instability due to an abrupt bond market repricing, fueled by high government spending needs and hedge fund exposure. Lingering geopolitical tensions and US debt worries could amplify these risks, impacting euro zone growth and fiscal sustainability.

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Stocks Finish Mostly Higher on Iran Peace Progress

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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