London, Oct 22, 2024 (AFP) - US interest rate, election uncertainy hit stock market sentiment

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2024-10-22
European and US stock markets dipped on Tuesday, as traders sought to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates ahead of the presidential election. Investors also focused on company earnings, as gold and oil prices continued to rise on the back of Middle East tensions. The dollar edged higher against main rivals. "A mix of continuing unrest in the Middle East and uncertainty over the US election casts a cautious shadow over markets," noted Der......
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