Signs of stock-market complacency are emerging as the searing equities rally coincides with an acceleration in earnings downgrades, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co. quantitative strategists.

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A weaker dollar, the global AI race and plans for ramped-up government spending abroad are all reasons why global equities can shine in the months and years ahead.

US stocks will shrug off tariff risks to get a boost from the second-quarter earnings season, the latest Markets Pulse survey showed.

JPMorgan said the speed at which some stocks have become overcrowded is the fastest in 30 years. It flagged retail favorites like Palantir and Coinbase.

The South African rand strengthened on Wednesday as inflation rose only modestly, keeping the central bank on track to continue cutting interest rates, while the local stock market scaled a new record high.

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US stocks remain narrowly mixed amid more earnings reports. Investors are looking for impact of Trump's tariffs. Chip stocks weigh on Nasdaq, S&P 500.