Bank of America (BAC) sees "more concern and cautiousness" than the activity data shows, but the environment is still "pretty ripe" with tight credit spreads and higher rates supporting M&A and CapEx

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[MARKET UPDATE] Downside seen in XAU/USD, moving notably below USD 4.3k/oz, other assets relatively contained.

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Aflac (AFL) says Japan's underlying demand is "flat to maybe slightly negative", as population shrinks; cancer and medical penetration is already reasonable

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Bank of America (BAC) sees "more concern and cautiousness" than the activity data shows, but the environment is still "pretty ripe" with tight credit spreads and higher rates supporting M&A and CapEx

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Israel's IDF top general says "our strike in Iran was a preparation for a heavier blow"

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American Express (AXP) notes that QTD billing growth is "slightly stronger" than in Q1, adding that Q1 FX-adjusted billing growth of around 9% was the strongest in three years

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