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Dollar Holds as Fed Split Clouds December Cut
The dollar hovered near a three-month high on Monday as traders weighed mixed signals from Federal Reserve policymakers. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Soars to Record Highs, AI Optimism Fuel Gains
The Nikkei 225 surged to fresh record highs on Friday, supported by a weaker yen, easing U.S.-China trade tensions, and robust earnings from major tech firms. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Steady as Powell Tempers Cut Hopes
The dollar steadied after Powell’s hawkish tone led traders to dial back expectations for another rate cut this year. – vtmarkets.com
S&P 500 Hits Record High Ahead of Trump–Xi Trade Talks
The S&P 500 rose to fresh all-time highs as optimism over a potential U.S.–China trade truce boosted risk appetite. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 Breaks Above 50,000 to Fresh Record Highs
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged past the 50,000 mark on Monday, hitting a new all-time high amid optimism over U.S.–Japan relations. – vtmarkets.com
Nikkei 225 Rallies Near Record Highs on Tech and Stimulus Bets
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged, supported by strong gains in technology shares and optimism surrounding newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pro-growth policies.
USDX Holds Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Report
The dollar index held steady near 99 on Friday. Delayed U.S. inflation data could shape expectations for the next Federal Reserve rate move. – vtmarkets.com
Dow Falls Nearly 450 Points as Profit-Taking Hits Wall Street
The Dow Jones slipped nearly 450 points on Friday as traders booked profits after recent highs, with risk aversion spreading across global markets and commodity prices retreating. – vtmarkets.com
Dollar Slips as Powell Signals Rate Cut
The US dollar weakened to a near one-week low after Fed Chair Powell hinted at additional rate cuts, while renewed US-China tensions weighed on sentiment. -vtmarkets.com
Nasdaq 100 Holds Firm Amid AI-Fuelled Valuation Fears
The Nasdaq 100 edged higher on Friday, even as growing scrutiny over OpenAI’s trillion-dollar ambitions reignited fears of an artificial intelligence bubble that mirrors the dot-com era. – vtmarkets.com
