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Global Stocks Jump as Fed and ECB Signal Possible Rate Cuts

Global equity markets rallied sharply on Tuesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank signaled that interest-rate cuts could be on the table later this year. Investors welcomed the prospect of lower borrowing costs, sending major stock indices in New York, London and Tokyo higher in a broad-based move.Markets React to Policy ShiftTraders interpreted the central banks’ comments as a sign that…

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US Futures Edge Lower as Traders Brace for Inflation Test

U.S. stock index futures slipped in pre-market trading on Monday as investors positioned cautiously ahead of a closely watched inflation report and a fresh round of corporate earnings. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures were down about 0.2% to 0.3%, while Dow futures fell roughly 0.1%, signaling a muted start to the week after recent market gains. The modest pullback reflects lingering concern that inflation…

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Global Markets Rally as Fed Minutes Signal Possible September Rate Cut

Global markets moved higher after the latest Federal Reserve minutes suggested policymakers could consider an interest rate cut as soon as September, following signs that inflation is continuing to cool. The prospect of easier monetary policy lifted investor sentiment across asset classes, sending US stock futures sharply higher in early trading. The US dollar weakened against major peers as traders adjusted…

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Powell Signals Possible September Rate Cut in Jackson Hole Speech

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank could cut interest rates as soon as September, pointing to easing inflation pressures and a weakening labor market in remarks delivered at the Jackson Hole symposium. His comments were interpreted as the clearest indication yet that policymakers are preparing to shift toward a more accommodative stance after holding rates steady for an extended…

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Macron Reshuffles Cabinet After No-Confidence Scare to Bolster Fragile Majority

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a snap cabinet reshuffle in an effort to shore up his fragile governing coalition after a failed no-confidence challenge last week. The changes include the appointment of a new interior minister and a new education minister, part of a broader effort to stabilize the government as it faces a razor-thin parliamentary majority. The reshuffle comes at a politically…

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Apple Delays Full Apple Intelligence Rollout in EU Until 2025 Over Regulatory Issues

Apple said its full Apple Intelligence suite will not be available to users in the European Union until April 2025, citing compliance challenges tied to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. The delay affects the company’s broader AI rollout, including advanced Siri features that are expected to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and will push back availability for EU customers on iOS 18.1 and later updates. The company said…

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