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Robust risk-on sentiment was seen in the US markets overnight, with DOW extending its record-breaking run. S&P 500 is also approaching its historical peak, now just 50 points shy, and appears poised to challenge this high. The bullish momentum is underpinned by messages from Fed officials, suggesting that while an immediate rate cut is not […]

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