Stocks stay positive amid renewed optimism
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued its upward trajectory this week, buoyed by an optimistic start to the first session of the New Year.Market analysts attributed the market's optimism to growing hopes for improved political clarity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections.They say investors' optimism...
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Global equity funds see strong inflows in final week of 2025
Global equity funds saw strong inflows in the final week of 2025 as optimism over AI-driven market gains over the past year and a solid corporate earnings outlook lifted risk appetite, reports Reuters.According to LSEG Lipper data, global equity funds attracted $26.54 billion of net inflows during the week, following...
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Britain's FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark in strong start to 2026
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters): London's blue-chip FTSE 100 index hit the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time on Friday, reflecting a wider surge in global equities and providing a strong start to 2026 for a stock market that had lagged behind peers for years. The benchmark crossed the...
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Dollar starts 2026 on front foot after biggest annual drop in eight years
LONDON, Jan 2 (Reuters): The US dollar made a positive start to 2026 on Friday after struggling against most currencies last year, while the yen inched back towards a 10-month low as traders awaited US economic data to predict interest rate moves this year.A narrowing interest rate difference between the...
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