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Treasury yields eased, oil prices declined, and strong earnings results from technology companies helped support market sentiment despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties.

Consumer sentiment fell to a record low amid elevated energy costs and continued worries around household purchasing power.

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Equity markets turned volatile during the week as hotter-than-expected inflation data and rising Treasury yields weighed on investor sentiment.

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Economic data presented a mixed picture, with better-than-expected job growth offset by historically weak consumer sentiment and ongoing concerns around inflation and energy costs.

Economic growth remained relatively stable, with AI-related investment contributing significantly to GDP, even as consumer spending and trade dynamics presented mixed signals.

Economic data showed strong retail sales in nominal terms, though much of the increase reflected higher prices rather than real growth, highlighting the continued impact of inflation.

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Equity markets continued higher, reaching new highs as improving sentiment around geopolitical developments and strong earnings results supported investor confidence.

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Markets moved higher for a second consecutive week, supported in part by optimism around ceasefire discussions, even as underlying geopolitical uncertainty remains.

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Global equity markets posted their first weekly gains in several weeks as Treasury yields moved modestly lower and investors responded to shifting developments in the Iran conflict.

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Economic data reflected weakening consumer confidence and continued stress in the housing market, alongside changing market expectations for Federal Reserve policy.

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Global equity markets declined for a fourth consecutive week as ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainty around global energy supply contributed to elevated volatility.

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