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Volatile week driven by Fed decision and Big Tech earnings

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CNBC World reports that last week's volatility in global markets was shaped by two major catalysts, a Federal Reserve decision and the start of Big Tech earnings.

The outlet said Wall Street later returned to a winning trend as investors digested those updates.

CNBC Earnings echoed the same overall setup, framing the week as a turn from policy-driven swings to steadier trading tied to company results.

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Sources

CNBC WorldFrom a Fed decision to Big Tech earnings: What drove last week's volatile market
CNBC EarningsFrom a Fed decision to Big Tech earnings: What drove last week's volatile market

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