‘A strange calm’ has settled over the markets as investors ignore the risks ahead

‘A strange calm’ has settled over the markets as investors ignore the risks ahead

Despite significant macro risks ahead—including looming tariffs and weak consumer spending—markets remain buoyant, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 6,173.07 and futures rising further. Investors appear to be expecting either a tariff deadline extension or Federal Reserve rate cuts to support stocks.  The S&P 500 set a new record on Friday and…

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Asia stock markets today: live updates

Asia stock markets today: live updates

Aerial view of Seoul downtown city skyline with vehicle on expressway and bridge cross over Han river in Seoul city, South Korea. Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose Monday as investors parsed details on trade negotiations and a slew of data points, including South Korea and Japan’s industrial output figures…

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