Author: Freya Grace

I am a Staff Writer at Business d'Or covering Wealth Management, Money and Markets. Previously, I was on the WSJ's Breaking News and Wealth teams, covering the stock market and billionaire wealth, respectively. Before that, I wrote about investing for Money Magazine. I graduated from the University of St Andrews in 2020, majoring in International Relations and Modern History.

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How AI Can Help Boost Inclusion Across The Fintech Industry?

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The advancement of artificial intelligence has led to debates about its pros and cons in many fields. There are concerns about the risks of advancing machine learning, problems with discrimination and misinformation, and social issues. When looking at the role of AI in encouraging inclusion, there are many examples of AI systems, such as bots and chatbots, that make serious mistakes when it comes to gender and racial discrimination. Recent technological developments have further emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence. The global intelligence market will be worth US$136.55 billion in 2022, and based on its importance, the annual growth rate…

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5 Important Facts to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Friday

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Here are the key news highlights that should grab the attention of investors as they prepare to kick off their trading day: 1. Bond Market Surges Investors are bracing for a rough week on Wall Street as signs the Fed could raise interest rates later this year hurt the economy. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 2.7% and 3.5%, respectively, for their best weekly performance since March. Notably, both indexes are headed for their third weekly decline. On the other hand, the Dow Jones Industrial Average performed relatively well, falling less than 1.6%. Bond yields rose on the news;…

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5 Important Facts to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Thursday

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Here are the key headlines that investors should be aware of as they kick start their trading day: 1. Market Developments Stocks fell on Wednesday after the Fed signaled an interest rate hike was imminent. The Fed’s decision on Wednesday was already expected in the market, but investors are still undecided about future interest rates. The S&P 500 fell 0.94% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.22%. However, the Nasdaq fell 1.53%; This was mainly because Microsoft shares fell more than 2%, and parent Alphabet shares of Nvidia and Google also fell around 3%. Remarkably, all three major markets…

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5 Important Facts to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Wednesday

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Here are the key news updates that investors should pay attention to as they kick start their trading day: 1. Federal Reserve Decision Day Business models remained calm at the start of the week as investors eagerly awaited the outcome of the Fed’s policy meeting. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was slightly lower on Tuesday, down 100 points, or 0.31%, while the S&P 500 was down 0.22% and the Nasdaq Composite was down 0.23%. At dawn on Wednesday, stock market futures were pointing lower. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates low for now and not increase them, but…

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5 Important Points to Understand Before the Tuesday Stock Market Opens

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Here are the key news highlights that investors should consider as they kick start their trading day: 1. A Slight Uptick Stock futures rose on Tuesday after a quiet trading session. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.13%, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.15%. All three major markets were up less than 0.1% on the previous trading day. Six of the S&P’s 11 major markets closed higher, led by energy, up 0.7%. Consumer Care, on the other hand, is the most influential and is less than 1%. It is worth noting that the Fed is scheduled…

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5 Important Facts to Know Before the Stock Market Opens Monday

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Here are the key news highlights that investors should be aware of as they begin their trading day: 1. Focus on Federal Reserve Investors are eyeing this week’s Federal Reserve meeting as stock index futures rise. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 0.03%, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.09% and 0.16%, respectively. Most market participants expect the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged. There’s a 99% chance the Fed will keep interest rates steady when it announces its decision on Wednesday, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, which measures market prices in federal funds futures. Moreover, the…

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5 Important Things to Be Aware of Before Friday’s Stock Market Opens

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Here are the key headlines that investors should consider as they kick start their trading day: 1. Wall Street Experiences a Surge On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average posted its best performance in more than a month. Investors are celebrating the success of a major IPO and a host of economic benefits. The Dow gained 331.58 points, equivalent to a gain of 0.96%, closing above its 50-day moving average for the first time since September 1. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 rose 0.84% ​​and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.81%. From an economic perspective, total manufacturing costs rose 0.7% in August,…

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5 Key Points to Be Aware of Ahead of Thursday’s Stock Market Opening

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Here are the key news highlights that investors should be aware of as they kick off their trading day: 1. A Blend of Economic Data Investors are watching Thursday’s inflation announcement. All eyes are on the Producer Price Index for August after the latest Consumer Price Index report exceeded expectations. Market reaction to the CPI report was mixed; While the Dow index fell by 0.20%, this was led by the 5.7% decline in 3M shares. By comparison, the S&P 500 gained 0.12% and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.29%. Analysts surveyed by Dow Jones expect the August PPI, released on Thursday,…

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5 Important Things to Be Aware of Before Wednesday’s Stock Market Opens

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Here are the key headlines that should capture the attention of investors at the outset of their trading day: 1. Tech Sector Fall Down The tech sector’s short-term recovery was short-lived. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 1% on Tuesday, driven by a 13.5% decline in Oracle shares and declines in other cloud stocks. Oracle, was the S&P 500’s best-performing company after its worst day in more than two decades. Elsewhere, shares of Apple and Adobe fell 1.7% and almost 4%, respectively. The broader market also faced challenges, with the S&P 500 falling 0.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average index…

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Energy

Gas Market Instability and Rising Prices as Europe Prepares for Winter

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Energy experts, are warning that the gas market is becoming more unstable, and prices are rising as Europe prepares for another winter of heating needs. In recent months, European gas prices have been fluctuating a lot, mainly because of factors like extreme weather, ongoing maintenance at gas facilities, and most recently, worker strikes at major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Australia. Last week, employees at Chevron’s Gorgon and Wheatstone natural gas projects in Western Australia went on strike after a prolonged dispute about pay and job security. These planned work stoppages, lasting up to 11 hours each, are expected…

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