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S&P 500 Rises on Strong Bank Earnings and Chip Stock Rally

Major U.S. banks including Morgan Stanley and Bank of America reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, driving gains in the S&P 500. Meanwhile, semiconductor stocks rallied following strong results from ASML Holding, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumping 3%.

Bank Earnings Boost Market Sentiment

The S&P 500 closed higher on Wednesday, reportedly lifted by strong quarterly results from major financial institutions. According to reports, Morgan Stanley shares surged 4.7% to a record high while Bank of America gained 4.4% after both lenders exceeded Wall Street profit estimates for the third quarter.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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IMF Urges Bank of England Caution on Rate Cuts Amid Persistent UK Inflation

The International Monetary Fund has cautioned the Bank of England against premature interest rate reductions as Britain’s inflation remains stubbornly high. While the UK economy shows stronger growth projections, persistent price pressures demand careful monetary policy consideration.

The International Monetary Fund has delivered a clear message to the Bank of England: proceed with extreme caution regarding future interest rate cuts. This warning comes as the United Kingdom faces the highest inflation rate among G7 nations through 2026, despite showing relatively strong economic growth compared to its peers.

IMF’s Direct Warning to UK Monetary Authorities

by Erica Lang