Attack on Israel likely to boost appeal of gold, safe haven assetsThe recent violence in Israel may lead to investors seeking safe haven assets such as gold and the dollar, as geopolitical risks increase. ...
After feverish week, global investors lick wounds and brace for more chaosSigns of extraordinary times were everywhere. The Federal Reserve delivered its third straight seventy-five basis point rate hike while Jap...
Wall Street Week Ahead: COVID-19 fears reappear as a threat to marketWorries about a new strain of the virus, named Omicron and classified by the World Health Organisation as a variant of concern, slammed mar...
The US election is getting ugly - and investors are getting nervous"It is going to get ugly," said Nick Maroutsos, head of global bonds at Janus Henderson Investors. "I would expect a lot of volatility ... ...
After jolt, investors still see stocks as long-term betFollowing a sharp rise from March lows, the S&P 500 slumped 5.9% on Thursday.
Stop saying volatility is a bad thingThe simple fact is the recent swings are closer to what is considered normal, and investors should be thankful.
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- Lehman collapse sent financial system crashing
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- Fannie, Freddie shares sputter after US offers lifeline
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- Fed seeking finely tuned message to ward off inflation
Federal Reserve policymakers open a two-day meeting looking for a new message to keep inflation expectations in check, without having to bo...
- As US economy bleeds, Fed grasps for solutions
The Federal Reserve is struggling to find ways to reignite growth even as confidence wanes among consumers, businesses and banks, analysts ...