International News
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US pre-open: Stocks to edge higher ahead of FOMC meeting
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Stock futures were edging higher on Wednesday morning after a sharp drop the previous session, though gains are likely to be limited ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeti... Read More
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Asia report: Markets mixed as BoJ keeps rates on hold
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors assessed Wall Street's sharp losses in technology stocks and the Bank of Japan's policy decision. Read More
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Ferrexpo accuses Ukraine of breaching treaty obligations
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Ferrexpo were sharply lower on Wednesday, after the iron ore producer accused Ukraine of breaching international investment agreements. Read More
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Bank of Japan keeps key policy rate at 0.5%
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan maintained its key policy rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, as expected. Read More
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Europe close: Dax and gold futures hit record highs
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - European markets were up on Tuesday as investors eyed an historic vote on debt reform in Germany. Read More
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Directors deals: IAG's Sansavini buys shares
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The chairman of IAG's Spanish unit, Iberia, purchased a large amount of shares following the exercise of nil-cost options given to him under the carrier's 2020 performance share pla... Read More
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US close: Tech stocks lead markets lower as Fed meeting looms
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stocks finished with steep losses on Tuesday as the selling pressure resumed after a brief two-day rebound, with blue chip tech names leading the decline. Read More
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German MPs approve defence spending package to counter Russia threat
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany's parliament has approved an historic package of spending and debt limit reforms, potentially clearing the way for a massive boost in defence and infrastructure spending for... Read More
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Siemens announces 6,000 job cuts, cites 'muted demand'
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Siemens announced on Tuesday that it is to shed more than 6,000 workers from its automation and EV-charging units due to what it called "capacity adjustments". Read More
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US open: Selling pressure resumes on geopolitical uncertainty
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stocks pulled back sharply on Tuesday after two days of gains despite economic data coming in ahead of expectations. Read More
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US industrial output beats forecasts in February, but economists cautious
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the US jumped last month as aircraft and automobile manufacturing rebounded. Read More
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Alphabet lands Wiz in $32bn deal
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Alphabet has agreed to buy cloud security start-up Wiz in a blockbuster $32bn deal, the Google parent confirmed on Tuesday. Read More
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Fund managers make record rotation out of US stocks - BofA
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Fund managers made the sharpest rotation in March out of US stocks and into Europe since records began in 1999, according to the latest fund manager survey from Bank of America. Read More
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US housing starts, building permits beat forecasts
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The numbers of new houses being built in the United States came in higher than expected in February, along with the volume of permits authorising residential construction, according... Read More
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Eurozone trade surplus drops to 20-month low
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's trade surplus with the rest of the world was at its lowest in nearly two years in January, according to data out on Tuesday from Eurostat, coming in well below foreca... Read More
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Frasers to launch fresh bid for XXL
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is to make a mandatory offer for Norway's XXL, the retailer confirmed on Tuesday, just weeks after abandoning its pursuit of the sporting goods specialis... Read More
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Old Mutual posts best profit since 2019, divi underwhelms
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Old Mutual reported its highest profit since 2019 on Tuesday, driven by rising demand for short-term insurance and wealth management products in South Africa. Read More
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German ZEW index hits highest level in three years
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Investor morale in Germany surged in March to its highest level in more than two years, according to the Centre for European Economic Research (otherwise known as ZEW), on the back ... Read More
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US pre-open: Futures fall as Middle East conflict lifts commodity prices
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - US stock futures were pointing to a weaker start on Wall Street on Tuesday after two days of solid gains, with rising tensions in the Middle East lifting commodity prices. Read More
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Gold hits fresh high as global tensions mount
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices hit fresh highs on Tuesday on the back of mounting geopolitical tensions, including renewed hostilities in the Middle East and the prospect of a global trade war. Read More
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