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The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Monday, May 12, 2025

Global markets soared on May 12, 2025, after the United States and China announced a significant, though temporary, reduction in tariffs following breakthrough negotiations in Switzerland. 

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Shareholder Yield: Understanding the Rising Significance of Dividends and Buybacks in 2025

In today’s market, investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional dividend yield to assess how companies return value to shareholders. 

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Midday Market Roundup for Monday, May 12, 2025

U.S. and China Announce 90-Day Tariff Truce, Markets Surge Global markets rallied sharply after the United States and China announced a preliminary agreement to reduce reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, signaling a pause in the trade dispute that has weighed on the global economy for months.

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Tariff Talks Take Center Stage: How U.S.-China Relations Are Driving Markets

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Midday Market Roundup for Friday, May 9, 2025

This week, world equity markets extended their recovery, fueled by optimism that the U.S. may gradually reduce some tariffs imposed during April’s trade shock. 

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The Pulse: Global Economic and Market News for Thursday, May 8, 2025

Global financial markets rallied on May 8, 2025, buoyed by optimism over newly announced trade agreements and the prospect of easing tariff tensions. 

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