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Markets Surge as Trade Tensions Simmer, Gold Hits Record High Amid Fed Easing Bets | Daily Market Analysis

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S&P 500 Dips as AI Competition and Trade Tensions Weigh on Sentiment | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: USA - Durable Goods Orders (MoM) (Dec) USA - CB Consumer Confidence (Jan) A wave of uncertainty swept through the financial markets on Monday as the S&P 500 slid 1.5%, with tech stocks bearing the brunt of the selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial Average bucked the trend, gaining 289 points (0.7%), while the tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite tumbled 3.1%. The CBOE Volatility Index surged over 20%, reflecting heightened market anxiety spurred by fears that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek could disrupt US dominance in the AI sector.

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Market Optimism Grows Amid Trump's Economic Plans and Global Market Moves | Daily Market Analysis

Key events:          Eurozone - ECB President Lagarde Speaks On Tuesday, the S&P 500 ended the day on a high note as investor enthusiasm grew around President Donald Trump's proposed economic policies. These policies are expected to spur economic growth, prompting bullish sentiments in the stock market. The S&P 500 saw a rise of 0.9%, the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 1.2%, translating to a 538-point gain.

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Yen Weakens, and USD/CHF Steadies Amid Economic Uncertainty

Key events: USA - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Dec) USA - Nonfarm Payrolls (Dec) USA - Unemployment Rate (Dec) Wednesday’s stock market saw a narrowly mixed outcome following the downturn on Tuesday. The Nasdaq maintained crucial support levels, while Nvidia (NVDA) managed to stay above key thresholds after its sharp decline earlier in the week. On Wednesday evening, Nvidia's shares dipped slightly due to reports that the Biden administration plans to intensify restrictions on chip exports once more.

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Dow Rallies Amid Tariff Speculation While Currency Markets React to Global Events

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S&P 500 Climbs Ahead of Anticipated Fed Rate Cut, Gold Hits Record High as USD/JPY Weakens | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: Eurozone - Eurogroup Meetings USA - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Sep)  The S&P 500 finished higher on Thursday, brushing off stronger-than-expected producer price data as investors shifted their focus to the anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 235 points, or 0.6%.

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Investors Cautious as S&P 500 Inches Higher Ahead of Key Inflation Data | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: UK - Employment Change 3M/3M (MoM) (Jun)                 UK - Unemployment Rate (Jun) USA - PPI (MoM) (Jul) USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks The S&P 500 managed a slight gain on Monday as investors awaited crucial inflation data set to be released later this week. The S&P 500 rose by 0.03%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 140 points, or 0.3%, and the NASDAQ Composite increased by 0.2%.

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Dow Jones Drops Over 1000 Points Amid Economic Slowdown Fears and Tech Stock Pressure | Daily Market Analysis 

Key events: Australia - RBA Interest Rate Decision (Aug) The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted over 1000 points on Monday as mounting fears of an economic slowdown exerted pressure on high-performing technology stocks. The Dow fell by 1033 points, or 2.6%, while the S&P 500 declined by 2.9%, and the NASDAQ Composite dropped by 3.4%. These significant losses followed last week's selloff, driven by concerns of an impending economic downturn.

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Dow Approaches Record High Amid Strong Bank Earnings and Inflation Concerns | Daily Market Analysis 

Key events: China - GDP (YoY) (Q2) USA - Fed Chair Powell Speaks USA - FOMC Member Daly Speaks The Dow nearly set a new closing record, coming close after reaching an all-time high on Friday, despite a slight rise in wholesale inflation. Investors were buoyed by better-than-expected quarterly earnings from several major Wall Street banks.

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Sector Divergence Leads to Mixed US Stock Outcomes Amid Economic Uncertainty | Daily Market Analysis

Key events: Eurozone - ECB McCaul Speaks Eurozone - ECB's Schnabel Speaks Canada - BoC Gov Macklem Speaks USA - FOMC Member Daly Speaks On Friday, US stocks experienced a mixed performance after the market closed. Gains in the Consumer Services, Telecoms, and Consumer Goods sectors propelled some shares higher, while declines in the Oil & Gas, Technology, and Utilities sectors dragged others lower.

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