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Markets, Holidays and Headlines: What Investors Should Know This Week
Markets Decline Amid Shutdown and Valuation Concerns - What Investors Should Know This Week
In the week ended November 7, 2025, US equity markets closed lower as investor sentiment weakened. The S&P 500 fell 1.63%, the Nasdaq Composite declined by 3.04% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average retreated by 1.21%, driven by concerns over elevated technology stock valuations and the prolonged US government shutdown.
Markets Surge Despite Shutdown Uncertainty - What Investors Should Know This Week
Despite political gridlock in Washington, global markets rallied last week, buoyed by growing expectations of interest rate cuts. Investors shrugged off the US government shutdown, focusing instead on economic resilience and corporate momentum.
Rate Cuts, Deals and Local Milestones: What Investors Should Know this Week
From Wall Street highs to Caribbean corporate milestones, this week’s financial pulse is all about rate cuts, bold deals, and shifting global dynamics. Here’s your fast-track guide to what moved money this week and what’s coming next.
Inside the Fed’s September Shift and What Comes Next
On September 17, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the benchmark range down to 4.00%–4.25%. While inflation is still above target and retail sales are surprisingly strong, the Fed is shifting its focus to a softening labour market.
