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Several factors have contributed to the reduction in listed companies. Private-equity firms have acquired thousands of businesses that previously traded publicly, while many younger companies have chosen to remain private for longer periods than earlier generations.

Macro trading days rarely deliver the density of simultaneous data, events, and market moves that Thursday produced. By session end, the U.S. had released a hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation report, the ECB had raised rates for the first time in nearly three years, President Trump …

The phrase "taking away the punch bowl" has long been associated with the Federal Reserve's responsibility to prevent financial excesses from becoming destabilising. The concept reflects the challenge of tightening financial conditions before speculative behaviour creates broader economic risks.

Heavy-equipment manufacturers have used AI to enhance predictive maintenance, equipment monitoring and production planning. Advanced analytics allow operators to reduce downtime and improve utilisation rates, creating efficiency gains across industrial supply chains.

President Donald Trump has been a consistent and vocal critic of the Federal Reserve's refusal to cut interest rates, arguing that lower borrowing costs would reduce expenses for consumers and businesses and support economic growth. The push comes despite an inflation environment that has …

The administration's decision to pursue renewed tariff measures follows a court ruling that questioned the legal basis for portions of previous trade actions. In response, officials introduced alternative mechanisms aimed at preserving trade restrictions on a range of imported goods.

The Federal Reserve's statutory mandate focuses on maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates within the United States. Yet the central bank's influence extends far beyond national borders because the dollar remains the dominant reserve currency and the primary medium for international …