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US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?
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01 May 04.37

US Stock Indexes: “Sell in May and go away”?

Apparently, not yet. At least not today, with the S&P 500 set to rise for an 8th consecutive day. Still, we assess whether the numbers justify this age-old market maxim, and outline key market considerations as we enter this new month.

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report
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28 Apr 04.03

This Week: US stock indices await Big Tech earnings, US jobs report

This week, we'll get earnings out of 19% of the S&P 500's total market cap. Then, there's the ever-important monthly US jobs report. Don't miss out on what's set to be an action-packed, and potentially bountiful, week for stock traders and investors.

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US Elections: Trump triumphs! What lies ahead for markets?
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US Elections: Trump triumphs! What lies ahead for markets?

And let’s not overlook the Federal Reserve’s meeting on Thursday.
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Trump vs. Harris: How the next US president could impact global markets
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Trump vs. Harris: How US election results could impact global markets

Final guide: 4 potential scenarios in which the 2024 US Presidential Elections could rock global financial markets. We explore possible opportunities for traders and investors across FX, stock indexes, cryptos, and the crowd-favourite, gold.
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This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!
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This Week: Volatility ahead with US elections and Fed rate decision in focus!

This week is expected to be monumental for financial markets, with key events including the US presidential elections, rate decisions, and potential economic support from China. Market opportunities are expected across various assets.
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XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections
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XAUUSD & BRN outlook ahead of US jobs report and US elections

Gold sees a healthy pullback ahead of the US jobs report and presidential election, while Brent rebounds to the mid-$70 range due to geopolitical tensions. The outcome of these events will likely influence the direction of both markets.
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29 OCT clock 13:43

2024 US elections: The final countdown

As the 2024 US election draws near, Americans still appear divided on their choice of candidate, with no clear forerunner emerging between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump.
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28 OCT clock 10:57

How AI is changing the trader’s world

In the past couple of years, AI has become an extremely hot topic, with the November 2022 release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT a particularly significant watershed moment.
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