Markets Rally Amid Falling Volatility and Optimism in European Stocks  Political unrest in Europe may have dominated headlines, but the market narrative is shifting quickly. Investors are shrugging off concerns, such as the budget disputes in France, and focusing on the year-end rally. Taking a contrarian stance in this climate appears increas...

Global Markets Weekly Wrap KW 34 : U.S. Investors Anticipate Rate Cuts , European Stocks Surge  U.S. Markets:Investors welcomed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication of impending interest rate cuts, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index closer to record levels. The market rally was broad-based, with smal...