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US Fed cuts rates again, this time by a quarter point
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US Fed cuts rates again, this time by a quarter point

Trump’s election ignited market ebullience and sent long-term rates higher.

Wall Street salivates over a new Trump boom
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Wall Street salivates over a new Trump boom

Wednesday’s epic postelection rally augurs big, lucrative opportunities, investors say.

Kiwi dollar down but not out after Trump victory
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Kiwi dollar down but not out after Trump victory

The NZ dollar has support at 58.50 US cents. 

Rebecca Howard 07 Nov 2024
Trump defeats Harris, marking historic comeback
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Trump defeats Harris, marking historic comeback

Republican former president is the first in over a century to reclaim the White House.