Market report: Ukraine minerals deal, trade hopes and buoyant corporate earnings

Susannah Streeter
  • Footsie takes a breather in its winning streak in early trade.
  • Hopes rise for a peace deal in Ukraine, after US strikes a minerals deal.
  • May optimism set to unfurl on Wall Street amid big tech strength as investors shrug off data showing the economy contracted.
  • Bank of Japan keeps interest rates on hold, as stagflation fears linger over economies.
  • Oil prices remain near lows not seen since February 2021 amid concerns over global growth.
  • Meta’s confident outlook helps buoy...

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