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The stock market is performing strongly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new record highs. Global stocks have also risen following a US-EU trade agreement, and international tech investments are highlighted as promising. However, some caution remains due to unresolved trade issues and high valuations.

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Stocks rise after U.S.-EU trade agreement brings clarity

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  • Global stocks rose after the US and EU reached a trade agreement.
  • The agreement imposes a 15% import tariff on most EU goods, lower than previously threatened. 17s
  • The deal averts a larger trade war between the US and EU, which account for nearly a third of global trade. 29s
  • European and Asia-Pacific stock indices posted gains following the news. 45s
  • Investors are now focused on upcoming central bank policy meetings and economic data. 1m 6s
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Stocks rise after U.S.-EU trade agreement brings clarity
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Reuters
16 hours ago
Stocks rise after U.S.-EU trade agreement brings clarity

Global stocks rose as markets reacted positively to a US-EU trade agreement, lifting sentiment and pushing European shares to a four-month high.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq close out week at fresh record highs
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CNBC
3 days ago
S&P 500 and Nasdaq close out week at fresh record highs

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have closed at new record highs, levels not seen since late 2021.

Why trade deals will be a major driver of sentiment
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Bloomberg
3 days ago
Why trade deals will be a major driver of sentiment

Global equity markets saw a significant boost after the US and Japan secured a trade deal, with ongoing tariff discussions continuing to drive market sentiment.

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