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Investors sent to haven assets
Tech-heavy index down nearly 30% from record as inflation bolsters likelihood of aggressive Fed interest rate rises
‘Buy the dip’ mentality gives way to worries over tighter monetary policy and economic slowdowns
Oil slides almost 6% after disappointing report on Chinese exports
Equities close lower after days of tumultuous trading surrounding central bank tightening
Heavy stock and bond sell-off erases prior day’s gains as investors engage in ‘capitulation trade’
Investors had priced in half-point increase after weeks of signalling by Fed chair
Choppy moves on Wall Street come ahead of policymakers’ expected half-point rate rise
Tech-heavy stock benchmark dropped 13.3% in April as investors braced for higher interest rates and slower growth
Treasuries under pressure while dollar index hits highest level since 2002
Dollar index climbs to highest level since 2017
Tesla falls sharply, while Treasuries rally as traders weigh implications of inflation and strict China lockdowns
Wall Street equities close higher following sharp falls in Europe and Asia as Covid worries hit Beijing
Biggest one-day fall for S&P 500 since March comes after Fed takes tougher stance on inflation
Stocks on Wall Street make strong gains despite IMF cutting global growth forecast for 2022
Creating a diverse workforce is top of business agendas - but disabled people often get left behind
European shares rise and dollar index remains near highest level since May 2020
Central bank signals aggressive interest-rate rise to combat inflation
Central bank members show comfort with more aggressive interest rate rises to combat inflation
S&P 500 index declines 4.9% in first three months of 2022
March has been the worst month for US Treasuries since 2003
Euro jumps after Moscow says it will scale back military activities near Kyiv
Crude slide helps ease selling in US government bonds that was sparked by inflation worries
Hawkish commentary from central bankers prompts Citi and Goldman to forecast faster policy tightening
Inflation and the path of monetary policy remain a priority for investors as they weigh its economic effects
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