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Global Markets Mixed as Traders Await Further Cues on Fed Rate-Cut Path

International stock markets were mixed early on Tuesday, gold pushed to record highs and the dollar was steady.

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Eurozone Faces Inflation, Growth Threat From China's Rare Earths Dominance, ECB Warns

A report said the eurozone would suffer economic harm if supplies were to be interrupted as a result of trade or other disputes.

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European Business Activity Inches Up But Impetus Remains Elusive

Activity expanded this month, but at a level that suggests the wider economy is growing only slowly.

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The Fed Finally Cut Rates-Now What? Powell Could Offer Clues on Tuesday.

A week after the first rate cut of 2025, and amid a split FOMC, Fed Chair Jerome Powell could offer clues about where monetary policy goes from here.

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Riksbank Cuts Key Rate and Signals Further Easing Is Unlikely

Sweden's central bank reduced its key policy rate to 1.75% and suggested the cut could mark the final monetary easing of the current cycle.

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EU, Indonesia Ink Trade Deal After Years of Talks

Indonesia will gradually reduce its tariff on imported cars, opening the door for EU auto exports and investment in electric vehicles, among others.

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Gold hit another record high. Has it formed a bubble yet?

Gold may be showing signs of a bubble formation - with prices on Monday scoring their 36th record high of the year so far - but not all analysts are convinced that the precious metal has overextended its rally.

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Wealth Tax Stages Comeback in France

French economist's proposal to adopt a hefty wealth tax has strong support in poll as public finances deteriorate.

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Megamerger to Propel Compass's Strategy of Private Home Listings

Compass's acquisition of one of its main rivals further consolidates a shrinking field of residential real-estate brokers and is likely to further reshape the industry.

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Ukraine is Upending the Global Oil Market. Here's Who Benefits.

Drone attacks on Russian refineries are curbing output. Sizing up the impact on U.S. refiners.

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Fed's Bostic Sees Little Reason to Cut Rates Further for Now

The Atlanta Fed president, Raphael Bostic, said risks of weaker employment outcomes have risen, but years of elevated inflation remain a serious concern.

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Fed's Miran Argues Steep Rate Cuts Are Needed

New Fed governor Stephen Miran argued for significant rate cuts to forestall a slowdown in the labor market, saying changes in economic policy had lowered the neutral rate.

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U.S. Treasury Chief Hints at Argentina Financial Rescue

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is looking at options to provide Argentina a financial lifeline as the country struggles to overhaul its economy.

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Lower Rates Are Set to Juice the Commercial-Property Market

A new interest-rate easing cycle could lead to more property sales and lending, reversing a yearslong slide.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 23, 2025 05:15 ET (09:15 GMT)