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Wall Street bets on Fed interest-rate hike, but not in June

BLOOMBERG Wall Street’s reaction to the latest jobs report showed bets that another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike is likely in the bag — but that wouldn’t necessarily happen in June. As Treasury yields climbed, swap contracts projected officials will probably wait until next month to tighten again. The possibility of a Fed pause, more signals that the economy is still ...

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ESG fund manager beats 99% of peers with giant bet on Nvidia

BLOOMBERG The ESG fund with the biggest exposure to Nvidia Corp has just beaten 99% of its peers, as bets on artificial intelligence (AI) transform the fortunes of portfolios promoting environmental, social and governance principles. The $830 million Nvidia stake held by Swedbank Robur Technology C makes it the most exposed ESG-registered fund to the world’s most valuable chip company, ...

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AMF forecasts 4.2% growth for UAE economy in 2023

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s economic growth is expected to remain robust, averaging 4.6 percent from 2022 to 2024, driven by higher oil prices and improved business confidence, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The AMF’s “Arab Economic Outlook Report forecasts a 4.2 percent growth rate for the UAE in 2023, accompanied by a decline in the consumer ...

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