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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022.

Wall Street Rises As Technology, Bank Shares Rally

The Nasdaq led Wall Street's main indexes higher on Tuesday as investors bought the dip in technology stocks, while briefly taking in their stride a more aggressive tone by the Federal Reserve to raise the cost of borrowing to tame inflation.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 26, 2022.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Up 1% As Tech, Growth Shares Gain

U.S. stocks were higher in afternoon trading on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both up at least 1%, as technology and shares of other big growth names rebounded from recent losses and Nike rose after it reported upbeat results.
A diesel fuel nozzle is pictured during refuelling of a car, at a filling station, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Bad Honnef near Bonn, Germany March 13, 2022.

Traders Warn Of Russia-related Diesel And Gas Shortages

Energy and commodity markets are in shock after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world's top trading firms said on Tuesday, warning of gas and diesel shortages in Europe and economic recession if Russian flows fall further.
A worker wearing a face shield sells fish at a Japanese supermarket, Japan May 28, 2020.

Japan Eyes More Stimulus As Record Budget Clears Parliament

Japan stands ready to take further stimulus steps as economic and financial market uncertainty emerges over the Ukraine crisis, policymakers said on Tuesday, as parliament approved a record $900 billion state budget for the next fiscal year.
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Gold Steadies As Robust Treasury Yields Counter Ukraine Woes

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs following an aggressive inflation stance by the Federal Reserve chairman, while an intensifying conflict between Russia and Ukraine supported bids for the safe-haven metal.
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Gold Steady As Robust Treasury Yields Counter Ukraine Woes

Gold prices held steady on Tuesday as U.S. Treasury yields hit multi-year highs following an aggressive inflation stance by the Federal Reserve chairman, while an intensifying conflict between Russia and Ukraine supported bids for the safe-haven metal.

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