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In the world of investing, the pursuit of beneficial opportunities is a central goal. Over the course of history, long-term investments in assets like housing and the stock market have demonstrated their potential for generating wealth. However, it is important to acknowledge the inherent unpredictability of short-term performance, which can lead to significant losses in various investment avenues.

Key events: USA - Fed Chair Powell Speaks USA - GDP (QoQ) (Q1) USA - Initial Jobless Claims USA - Pending Home Sales (MoM) (May) On Wednesday, the Nasdaq experienced a modest increase, supported by the performance of large-cap stocks. However, the S&P 500 and the Dow closed lower following remarks from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Powell indicated the likelihood of additional rate hikes and expressed skepticism that inflation would reach the central bank's target rate "this year or next year."

Key events: UK - CPI (YoY) (May) USA - Fed Chair Powell Testifies On Tuesday, US stocks experienced a decline, closing with negative results as investors took the opportunity to secure profits after a sustained rally. The market displayed signs of weakening global demand, prompting cautious behavior at the start of the holiday-shortened week.

Key events: UK - Unemployment Rate (Apr) UK - Average Earnings Index +Bonus (Apr)     USA - Core CPI (MoM) (May) On Monday, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq experienced a surge, reaching their highest closing levels since April 2022. Additionally, Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) achieved a record high in anticipation of its quarterly results. Investors were eagerly awaiting inflation data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision scheduled for later in the week.

Key events: UK - BoE MPC Member Mann USA - Federal Budget Balance (May) On Friday, the S&P 500 experienced a rise in its closing value, although it fell short of the session's peak levels. The market failed to rally extensively despite a notable surge in Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting and upcoming inflation data the following week.

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Key events: Australia - GDP (QoQ) (Q1) Canada - BoC Interest Rate Decision USA - Crude Oil Inventories On Tuesday, despite some progress in economically sensitive sectors, US stocks exhibited a sense of uncertainty as investors awaited crucial inflation data and the upcoming policy meeting of the Federal Reserve.

Key events: Australia - RBA Interest Rate Decision (Jun) Australia - RBA Rate Statement UK - Construction PMI (May) Canada - Ivey PMI (May) USA - EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook US stocks edged lower on Monday, trimming early gains, as investors weighed the near-term outlook for Apple while sifting through the economic data and plotting the slope for the Fed's final glide path as we near the end of their aggressive rate hike cycle.

Key events: UK - Composite PMI (May) UK - Services PMI (May)       USA - Services PMI (May) USA - ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (May) US stocks ended the week on a positive note as investors reacted to several key developments. A labor market report revealing slower wage growth in May suggested that the Federal Reserve might delay a potential interest rate hike in the coming weeks. Additionally, a deal in Washington to avert a disastrous debt default was well-received by market participants.

Key events: China - PBoC Loan Prime Rate USA - FOMC Member Bullard Speaks USA - FOMC Member Bostic Speaks On Friday, US stocks closed lower, and the dollar weakened as discussions to raise the US debt ceiling were suspended. This development unsettled market participants as the deadline to avoid default approached over the weekend.