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Standard & Poor's has reaffirmed Raiffeisen Zurich's long-term and short-term credit ratings at "AA-" and "A-1+", respectively, highlighting the bank's excellent capitalization, stable earnings, and solid credit quality. With a 17.9% market share in the Swiss mortgage sector, Raiffeisen remains a leading retail bank. The bank reported a profit of 641.6 million Swiss francs in the first half of 2024 and anticipates solid business development for the current financial year, though results may not match the extraordinary levels of the previous year.
US equities stabilized as the S&P 500 dipped 0.1% to 5,867, while bond yields rose amid expectations for a gradual Federal Reserve easing cycle starting in 2025. UBS forecasts the S&P 500 reaching 6,600 by the end of next year, despite fewer anticipated rate cuts, and advises investors to focus on high-grade bonds and diversified income strategies.
UBS projects the S&P 500 to reach 6,600 by the end of next year, despite fewer anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts, now expected to occur in June and September 2025. The Fed's decisions will depend on economic data, particularly labor and inflation trends, while UBS advises investors to focus on high-grade bonds and diversified income strategies.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged nearly 400 points, reversing a 10-day losing streak, as investors reacted positively to a lower-than-expected inflation report, despite looming government shutdown concerns. Nvidia's stock attempted a recovery, while shares of Trump Media and Technology fell sharply after the president-elect moved shares to a revocable trust. FedEx initially soared over 20% on earnings but later declined, while Carnival's stock rose 3% following better-than-expected quarterly results.
US equities stabilized as the S&P 500 dipped 0.1% to 5,867, while 10-year Treasury yields rose to 4.57%. UBS forecasts the index to reach 6,600 by the end of next year, despite fewer anticipated Fed rate cuts, emphasizing a focus on high-grade bonds and diversified income strategies.
UBS projects the S&P 500 to reach 6,600, despite an anticipated reduction in the number of Federal Reserve rate cuts. This outlook reflects confidence in market resilience amid changing monetary policy dynamics.
UBS forecasts the S&P 500 to reach 6,600 by the end of next year, despite expectations for fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts, now anticipated in June and September 2025. The Fed is closely monitoring labor market trends and inflation, with core inflation currently at 2.8%. Investors are advised to focus on high-quality bonds and diversified income strategies while considering the overvaluation of the US dollar.
Cryptocurrency stocks, including MicroStrategy and Coinbase, have seen significant declines, dropping over 5% amid a broader market downturn linked to Bitcoin's price collapse to an intraday low of $92,245. Despite the bearish sentiment, Dogecoin founder Billy Markus shared a cryptic post reflecting humor about the situation, hinting at potential buying opportunities as market volumes for Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum surged, indicating investor confidence in future rebounds.
Standard & Poor's has confirmed Raiffeisen's long-term and short-term credit ratings at "AA-" and "A-1+", respectively, highlighting the bank's excellent capitalization and solid credit quality. With a 17.9% market share in the Swiss mortgage sector, Raiffeisen reported a profit of CHF 641.6 million in the first half of 2024 and anticipates solid business development for the year, though results may not match the previous year's extraordinary levels.
US stocks rebounded on Friday as inflation data indicated a slowdown in price increases for November, with the Dow Jones up 0.8%, S&P 500 rising 0.7%, and Nasdaq gaining 0.6%. The core Personal Consumption Expenditures index showed monthly deceleration, although inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Concerns over a potential government shutdown and tariff threats from Trump weighed on global markets, while Novo Nordisk's shares plummeted 20% following disappointing trial results for its obesity drug.
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