Markets calm but nervous as debt ceiling and Fed drama drag on

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Democratic sweep weighs on dollar and yields, lifts gold

Send us Fan MailDollar and Treasury yields fall as Fed rate-hike expectations ease. Regulatory concerns and mixed earnings weigh on technology stocks. Middle East developments keep oil prices volatile. Gold rebounds above $4,000 amid US midterm election outcome.Risk Warning: Our ...  Show more

US Midterm elections in the spotlight as stock market rout persists

Send us Fan MailUS equities under pressure despite solid AI-related earnings. US midterm elections take centre stage as investors brace for political uncertainty. Oil prices rebound after a sizeable decline, while the dollar struggles. Aussie weakens despite RBA rate hike, while ...  Show more

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