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Key events: Eurozone - ECB's Elderson Speaks UK - BoE MPC Member Mann Eurozone - ECB's Lane Speaks USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - 30-Year Bond Auction On Wednesday, the S&P 500 marked a historic high, coming within reach of the 5,000 level, propelled by continued bullish sentiments in the stock market. Consumer stocks took the lead, spearheading the surge, particularly boosted by Chipotle and Ford's positive earnings reports.

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In the ever-changing landscape of financial markets, assessing market volatility and understanding investor sentiment are crucial aspects of making informed investment decisions. The VIX index, also known as the "CBOE Volatility Index" or the "Fear Index," stands as a prominent barometer for precisely these purposes. Created by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 1993, the VIX has grown into a widely recognized benchmark, offering insights into market risk and uncertainty.

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Key events:   Eurozone - CPI (YoY) (Jul) After a day of volatile trading, the primary indices on Wall Street concluded with losses due to setbacks in the healthcare sector overshadowing gains made by Cisco and energy stocks. The backdrop of encouraging economic data further heightened apprehensions about the prolongation of elevated interest rates.

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Key events: USA - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Jul)   USA - Crude Oil Inventories Tuesday witnessed a stumble in the S&P 500, with consumer stocks bearing the brunt of the pressure, as investors absorbed the latest round of quarterly earnings reports. The S&P 500 declined by 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to edge up by 0.2%, or 71 points. In contrast, the Nasdaq experienced a 0.4% decline.

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Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (May) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (May) USA - Unemployment Rate (May) On Thursday, global stock markets experienced a rise following the passage of a bill by the US House of Representatives to increase the federal debt ceiling. Concurrently, US Treasury yields declined as data indicated a cooling labor market, diminishing the likelihood of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

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The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) appeared 231 years ago, immediately changed the US market, and became the largest marketplace for buying and selling assets in the world.  Nicknamed the BigBoard, it guides all market participants. Global traders monitor the NYSE on a daily basis as it affects subsequent European and Asian exchange operations. The global economic ups and downs of the last 100 years also begin in New York. In this article, you will find out how the NYSE evolved and why everyone is watching it now.

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Key events: Australia - RBA Interest Rate Decision (May) Australia - RBA Rate Statement UK - Manufacturing PMI (Apr) Eurozone - CPI (YoY) (Apr) USA - JOLTs Job Openings (Mar) US markets ended the first day of May mostly unchanged as European markets were closed. However, the Nasdaq 100 had its best monthly close in a year, and the S&P 500 almost reached its highest point for the year.

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Credit ratings help investors categorize issuers of stocks, bonds, or entire nations by their level of debt risk. Depending on the level of credit rating assigned, you can understand the level of credit risk. Ratings are issued by rating agencies that have different rating systems. One such agency is Standard & Poor's. Today we will learn more about it, including its importance for investors and traders.

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