World Shares Rise as S&P 500 Hits Record and Japan Raises Rates

World shares rose as the S&P 500 reached a record high and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008. Oil prices fell following President Trump’s call for reductions in crude prices, while Asian markets showed mixed results, with Japan’s Nikkei slightly down due to a stronger yen impacting export manufacturers.

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World Shares Rise as S&P 500 Hits Record and Japan Raises Rates

World shares rose as the S&P 500 hit a record high and the Bank of Japan raised its key lending rate to 0.5%, the highest since 2008. Oil prices dipped following President Trump’s call for lower crude prices, while Asian markets showed mixed results amid a stronger yen impacting export manufacturers. The U.S. Treasury yields remained stable, with traders not expecting a rate cut from the Federal Reserve in the upcoming meeting.

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Global markets react mixed to US presidential inauguration and trade policy updates

Global shares showed mixed performance following the U.S. presidential inauguration, with France’s CAC 40 and Britain’s FTSE 100 both gaining 0.1%. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones futures rose by 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, as concerns over immediate tariff increases eased after President Trump’s trade policy memo. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 0.9%, buoyed by a surge in Country Garden shares, while energy prices saw a decline.

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Global shares mixed as markets react to Trump’s inauguration

Global shares showed mixed performance following the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, with France’s CAC 40 and Britain’s FTSE 100 both gaining 0.1%. U.S. futures rose, reflecting optimism despite concerns over potential tariffs, which Trump indicated would not be implemented immediately. In Asia, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index climbed 0.9%, buoyed by a surge in Country Garden shares, while energy prices saw declines.

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Asian markets react cautiously to US presidential inauguration and tariff concerns

Asian shares traded mixed amid muted reactions to the U.S. presidential inauguration, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipping 0.1% and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gaining 0.5%. Optimism about U.S.-China relations grew as President Trump refrained from immediate tariff actions, while energy prices saw a decline in U.S. crude. The U.S. dollar weakened slightly against the yen and euro, reflecting uncertainty over Trump’s tariff policies.

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