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Stocks Pick of The Week - Tech and Travel Stocks Poised for Recovery Amid Labor Data Optimism

Stocks rebounded on Thursday, with positive labour data boosting confidence after a sharp sell-off earlier last week. The S&P 500 rose 2.3%, the Dow gained 1.76% and the Nasdaq increased 2.87%....

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Slowing US Jobs, Rising Eurozone Inflation, and Middle East Tensions

Job growth in the US slowed significantly in July. Nonfarm payrolls increased by just 114,000, well below expectations. The unemployment rate has risen to 4.3%, the highest since October 2021. The...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Navigating Market Volatility: Top Stock Picks Amid Economic Concerns

US stocks fell sharply on Thursday due to weaker-than-expected jobs and manufacturing data, sparking concerns about an economic slowdown. The Dow dropped nearly 500 points or minus 1.21%, the S&P 500...

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Easing Inflation and Economic Shifts Signal Potential Rate Cuts

An important inflation gauge for the Federal Reserve showed a slight easing in June. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 0.1% for the month and 2.5% year-over-year, matching...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Asia-Pacific Markets Rebound as Inflation Eases and Yen Strengthens

Asia-Pacific markets rebounded on Friday after Thursday's sell-off. Tokyo's July inflation data showed a slight slowdown, and the yen strengthened against the dollar. The Nikkei 225 was nearly flat...

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Stable Dollar Poised for Recovery Amid Strong U.S. Economic Indicators

The dollar remained steady and was set to break a two-week losing streak on Friday, driven by US labour and manufacturing data. Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, but the labour market...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - Stocks See Mixed Reactions Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Earnings Surprises

Futures moved after a broad decline in stocks during Thursday's trading hours. The Dow dropped over 500 points, ending a six-day winning streak, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell by 0.78%...

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Producer Prices Rise in June as Services Offset Goods Decline

The producer price index (PPI) rose by 0.2% in June, exceeding expectations of a 0.1% increase. The increase was driven by higher service prices, which offset a decline in goods prices. Despite this...

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Stocks Pick of The Week - S&P 500 and Nasdaq Drop as Tech Giants Falter Amid Economic Shifts

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell from record highs as investors shifted away from Big Tech stocks like Nvidia and Meta Platforms. This decline follows the lowest consumer price index in over...

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June Jobs Report Sparks Market Shifts Amid Rising Unemployment

The US economy added 206,000 jobs in June, surpassing the 200,000 forecast but less than May's revised gain of 218,000. The unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.1%, the highest since October...

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