Stocks edge up amid US-Iran ceasefire
The benchmark equity index posted a marginal gain this week, as investors remained cautious amid shifting developments surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and broader tensions in the Middle East.Market sentiment moved closely with geopolitical headlines throughout the week, as investors reacted swiftly to both optimism and renewed uncertainty, market operators said.The...
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World shares gain before US-Iran talks
LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 10 (Reuters): Stocks advanced on Friday, with European markets gaining ground in early trading and Asian peers notching their best week in more than three years, as Israel sought talks with Lebanon, raising hopes for a break in Middle East hostilities and an opening of the Strait of...
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Global equity fund inflows surge on Middle East ceasefire boost
Global equity fund inflows nearly doubled in the week through April 8 as a two-week Middle East ceasefire raised hopes of a resumption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters.Investors pumped a net $23.47 billion into global equity funds, when compared with net acquisitions of approximately $12.11 billion...
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US ETF assets under management to more than double to $25 trillion by 2030, says Citigroup
Assets under management for US exchange-traded funds could more than double to $25 trillion by the end of this decade, Citigroup said on Thursday, as investors seek the increasingly popular asset class for low-cost, diversified exposure across markets, reports Reuters.As of March 2025, the US-listed ETF industry's total assets stood...
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