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Wall street soars, investors countdown key Fed meeting.

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Investors appear to be buying what the Federal Reserve is selling at the minute, that is they’re shrugging off those pesky inflation concerns.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit fresh record-highs ahead of the Fed meeting this week.

VFS Group’s James Whelan says there’s one key question in all of this.

“Will the Fed care about the market reaction? That’s the playbook for the next six months. Inflation, Fed response, market response to the Fed, and then will the market actually care? We’ve had four years of the Fed caring about everything the market did.”

JAMES WHELAN, VFS GROUP

The four years Whelan’s referring to are the Donald Trump years, where the former President often boasted of how strongly Wall Street performed.

But not everyone trusts the central bank right now, billionaire hedge funder Paul Tudor Jones is cynical.

“He (Tudor) called the stock market crash in ’87. History is on his side for calling big things. He’s saying if he doesn’t see any sort of commentary from the Fed this week, he’s going all-in on every inflationary hedge there is”

DANIEL WEINER, MARKET STRATEGIST

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. | Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo

Expectations remain that the central bank will hold tight, and keep pace with their bond purchases.

James King of AFEX says the amount of stimulus that’s entered the market over the last 18 months is extraordinary.

“The last 18 months or so there’s been a meteoric rise in the Fed’s balance sheet. From four trillion dollars to almost eight trillion dollars in an 18 month period”

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The next update is due Wednesday US time, and all investors will be watching.

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Markets ignore Israeli-Iranian conflict but risks remain high

Markets remain optimistic despite the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, raising concerns of potential complacency among investors.

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Markets remain optimistic despite the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, raising concerns of potential complacency among investors.

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Market analysts warn that global investors are underestimating the conflict between Israel and Iran, despite resilient stock market gains. Analysts highlight the potential for prolonged conflict and significant impacts on energy markets, cautioning against complacency.

Global investors are currently underestimating the potential impact of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to market analysts.

Despite four days of escalating fighting, which has resulted in significant casualties, global stock markets have shown resilience. Stocks in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the U.S. have all seen gains, indicating a disconnect between market performance and geopolitical developments.

Investment director Russ Mould highlighted the risk of a broader conflict affecting energy markets. He noted that the situation is complex and the ramifications could extend beyond financial concerns.

Heightened risks

Strategist David Roche suggested the conflict may last longer than typical Israeli responses, posing heightened risks. Torbjorn Soltvedt from Verisk Maplecroft expressed that the current situation resembles an open-ended war, with severe implications for the region and global energy markets.

Energy prices have already reacted to the unrest, with crude oil experiencing significant price fluctuations. Analysts caution that a period of calm might lead markets to mistakenly believe in lasting peace, potentially creating buying opportunities in energy assets.

Conversely, some analysts, like Deutsche Bank’s Jim Reid, maintain a more cautious outlook, noting that retaliatory actions between Iran and Israel have yet to escalate dramatically. He indicated that historical patterns suggest a typical market recovery from such shocks.

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Australia’s stalled economy forces businesses to innovate or die

Australia’s economy is slowing with 0.2% GDP growth; experts suggest interest rate cuts, prompting businesses to adapt for growth.

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Australia’s economy is slowing with 0.2% GDP growth; experts suggest interest rate cuts, prompting businesses to adapt for growth.


Australia’s economy is slowing fast, with GDP growth at just 0.2% and output per person in decline. Experts are now predicting steep interest rate cuts to avoid recession.

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World Bank predicts U.S. growth cut by tariffs

World Bank forecasts U.S. growth halving due to tariffs; global economy also faces significant slowdown, especially in exports.

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World Bank forecasts U.S. growth halving due to tariffs; global economy also faces significant slowdown, especially in exports.

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The World Bank has downgraded U.S. growth projections to 1.4% for 2025 due to President Trump’s tariff policies, warning that increased tariffs could worsen the global economic slowdown. The report highlights a decline in growth for multiple economies, with a particular emphasis on the negative impact on living standards and the need for negotiated trade barriers.

The World Bank has downgraded its growth projections for the U.S. economy, forecasting an increase of just 1.4% in 2025, down from the previous year’s 2.8%. This reduction is attributed to President Trump’s tariff policies, which are anticipated to hamper both U.S. and global growth.

The World Bank’s latest report highlights an expected slowdown in multiple economies, including the eurozone, Japan, and India. Mexico is projected to experience the most significant impact, with growth dropping to 0.2% from 1.5%.

Exacerbate the slowdown

Amid these forecasts, the World Bank warned that a further rise in tariffs could exacerbate the slowdown. If tariffs were raised by an additional 10 percentage points, global growth could plummet to 1.8% this year and 2% in 2026. Such an escalation would lead to reduced trade, declining confidence, and increased market turmoil.

Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s chief economist, noted that if a course correction is not made, the negative effects on living standards could be severe. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has also voiced concerns about the implications of tariffs, predicting a U.S. growth rate of 1.6% with inflation approaching 4%.

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