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Global stock markets rally following Fed rate hike and Bank of England hold
Global stock markets, including Wall Street and major European indices like the FTSE 100, closed higher on Thursday following significant central bank policy decisions. In the United States, the Federal Reserve implemented its first interest rate hike in over three years, raising the federal funds rate by 25 basis points. While the move was intended to combat inflation, markets responded positively to the Fed's commitment to price stability and the subsequent easing of bond yields.
In Europe, the Bank of England opted to maintain interest rates at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote. Although the decision was a hold, the tone was described as “hawkish,” with several committee members signaling that further hikes could be necessary if inflation and energy prices remain elevated.
Market sentiment was further bolstered by a decline in crude oil prices, driven by reports of increased Saudi Arabian supply via Oman, which eased fears of Middle East supply disruptions. Additionally, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided temporary relief for the trading of tokenized stocks, contributing to gains in the cryptocurrency-related sectors.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The UK's FTSE 100 index closed up 1.19% at 10,816.14. valor.globo.com · www.share-talk.com · www.finanzen.ch · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Nasdaq Composite rose by 1.69% to close at 26,418.30 points. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.abcbourse.com · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted a temporary relief allowing platforms to trade tokenized American stocks. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · dev.tnonline.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75%. www.share-talk.com · www.independent.co.uk · www.finanzen.at · www.finanzen.ch
- [● 4 SOURCES] Fed officials indicated that at least one more interest rate increase may occur before the end of the year. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · timesng.com · www.abcbourse.com · www.latimes.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, its first hike in over three years. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · timesng.com · www.abcbourse.com · www.latimes.com
- [DISPUTED] Oil prices declined, with Brent crude falling as supply concerns eased due to Saudi shipments via Oman. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · timesng.com · www.abcbourse.com · www.latimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury fell to approximately 4.93% to 4.95%. timesng.com · www.abcbourse.com · www.latimes.com