Global markets update: US stocks gain after slowdown in inflation, Nasdaq rallies 1.16%

US stocks gained on Wednesday with Nasdaq rallying over 1% after data showed a slowdown in inflation. The inflation data bolstered hopes that the Federal Reserve could end its interest rate hikes soon.  The S&P 500 gained 33.40 points, or 0.75%, at 4,472.66 points. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 160.30 points, orRead More →

Global markets update: European stocks gain, led by real estate and healthcare

European stocks gained on Tuesday, led by real estate and healthcare shares. The pan-European STOXX 600 index inched 0.1% higher at the close. Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.1% at 7,519.72 points. France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.2% at 7,369.93. Germany’s DAX fell 0.3% at 16,039.17. Among sectors, real estate stocks increased 2.7% and healthcare stocksRead More →