Guardian Group has distributed the proceeds from SHINE 5K and 10K Charity Walk and Run, reaffirming our long-standing commitment to improving the lives of children and young people across Trinidad and Tobago.
The United States Federal Reserve concluded its meeting on 10 December with its third interest rate cut of 2025, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.50% to 3.75%.
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.
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.