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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Graeme Wearden

Global markets tipped to keep rising in 2025 despite trade war fears

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as news of the Federal Reserve rate cut decision are show on TV on 18 December 2024
Gains in US shares are expected to lead the way next year, but there are concerns there will be fewer opportunities for interest rate cuts. Photograph: Justin Lane/EPA

Global stock markets are tipped to keep rising in 2025, led by more gains among US shares, despite anxiety about inflation and fears that Donald Trump could spark a new trade war.

Wall Street analysts are forecasting the S&P 500 will rise by roughly 9% in 2025, taking the index of US companies up to about 6,500 points by the end of the year, according to Bloomberg datar.

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