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May 2024
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MM150: Fed Decision Explained & Apple Be...

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Get the inside scoop on the latest moves in financial markets with our deep dive into recent headlines. 


  • Make sense of what the US central bank said this week, how markets reacted and what might come next.


  • Apple shares jumped after the company posted stronger-than-expected sales last quarter and predicted a return to growth in the current period, alongside the biggest corporate buyback of shares in history.


Don't miss out on this episode, tailored for students seeking to navigate the complexities of financial markets and in a fun and easy to understand way. 


Tune in now and stay ahead of the curve!


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