Investors around the world are eagerly awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at the end of this week. The market sentiment is optimistic, with expectations of dovish rhetoric from Powell following a series of signals from other Fed speakers hinting at a September rate cut. This anticipation is reflected in the positive performance of
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China is facing a series of economic challenges that are putting pressure on policymakers to take drastic actions. Recent data shows that the world’s second-largest economy is struggling to maintain growth, with new home prices falling at the fastest pace in nine years, industrial output slowing down, export and investment growth declining, and unemployment on
As the U.S. stock market bounces back, hopes for an economic soft landing are once again on the rise. The S&P 500 has surged over 6% since a significant drop on August 5th, leading to the largest three-day slide in over two years. The rapid recovery has been fueled by positive data on retail sales,
Indonesia recently submitted its 2025 budget plan to parliament, with a focus on maintaining a narrow deficit and continuing structural reforms. The budget proposal, prepared by outgoing President Joko Widodo’s economic team and president-elect Prabowo Subianto’s team, aims to project a deficit of 2.53% of GDP next year, which is narrower than the expected deficit
Moody’s has issued a warning that the ongoing regulatory investigations into wealth managers’ cash sweep programs could potentially lead to credit rating downgrades, which in turn could increase costs for these firms. This comes at a time when concerns about the economy are rising, with worries of a looming downturn due to tight monetary policies.
The recent announcement by Britain’s finance ministry regarding the appointment of Alan Taylor to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has sparked discussions in the economic community. Taylor, an economics professor with a specialization in international economics and financial crises, brings a wealth of experience from both academia and the financial sector. This article
The U.S. stock market ended higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notching their seventh straight session of gains. This marked the biggest weekly percentage gains of the year as worries of an economic downturn eased and investors shifted their focus to the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The recent sell-off triggered
Global markets have been showing signs of stability, with Asian stocks remaining firm on Thursday. The dollar, however, has been on the back foot due to lower U.S. Treasury yields. This has been attributed to the release of benign consumer inflation data, which has reinforced expectations for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia recently reported a smaller-than-expected drop in its annual cash profit. This news came as a surprise to many analysts who were predicting a larger decrease. Despite the dip in margins and rise in overdue home loan payments, the bank managed to achieve a cash profit of A$9.84 billion, exceeding the
The dollar seemed to be in a state of limbo on Tuesday, leaving investors on edge as they eagerly awaited the release of U.S. economic data. The greenback was seen idling at 147.17 yen, after briefly reaching a one-week high of 148.23 yen. There was a sense of uncertainty as profit-taking emerged, causing the dollar
In response to the recent allegations made by US-based shortseller Hindenburg Research, India’s markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has urged investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence before making any hasty decisions. The report by Hindenburg alleged that SEBI’s head, Madhabi Puri Buch, had previous investments in offshore funds used
JD Vance, the Republican U.S. vice-presidential candidate, recently expressed his support for Donald Trump’s suggestion that presidents should have a say in Federal Reserve Board policy-making, particularly regarding interest-rate movements. This statement, made during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” program, highlights the ongoing debate over the appropriate level of political involvement in
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