Economy

The recent rise in U.S. and global bond yields is causing turmoil in Asian markets, with investors feeling the effects of a strengthening dollar and tighter financial conditions. The lack of significant economic data and events in Asia on Thursday has left market participants to contemplate the implications of this trend, leading to a decline
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The preliminary data on inflation in three German states in May indicates some interesting trends. While the inflation rate increased in North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Saxony, it declined in Brandenburg. This mixed picture suggests that there are regional variations in price growth within the country. It will be crucial to monitor the national inflation data
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The recent tornado-spawning thunderstorms that swept through the Southern Plains and the Ozark Mountains have left a trail of destruction in their wake. The death toll stands at a staggering 21 people across four U.S. states, with hundreds of buildings destroyed in the process. The scale of the damage is truly alarming, and it serves
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The Indian economy is facing a significant slowdown in growth, with economists predicting that the GDP growth rate in the January-March quarter of 2022 will be the slowest in a year. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) unexpectedly grew by 8.4% in the previous quarter, thanks to a sharp drop in subsidies. However, most economists
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French President Emanuel Macron’s upcoming state visit to Germany has sparked interest as the European Union’s two biggest powers strive to demonstrate unity before the EU parliamentary elections. Macron’s trip to Germany, including stops in Berlin, Dresden, and Muenster, highlights the significance of the German-French relationship in shaping EU policies. This visit comes at a
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raised concerns about the increasing risks that European banks face when operating in Russia. She emphasized the potential need for the U.S. to strengthen its secondary sanctions on banks that are found to be aiding transactions for Russia’s war effort. Yellen highlighted the complexities and challenges associated with doing business
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The Finance leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced nations recently met in Stresa, Italy and reaffirmed their commitment to warn against excessively volatile currency moves. This commitment is crucial as it helps maintain stability in the currency market and prevents abrupt fluctuations that can have adverse effects on the global economy. Japan’s top
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In a recent meeting of the G7 finance chiefs in STRESA, Italy, a draft statement revealed discussions on utilizing the future income from frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine. This move comes after the G7 and its allies froze approximately $300 billion of Russian assets following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The aim
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The US stock market showed signs of recovery on Friday, following a dip in the previous session. This was attributed to improving consumer sentiment on inflation, leading to the Nasdaq and S&P 500 continuing their five-week upward trend. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was set to break its five-week rally streak after experiencing its
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The latest report by the Labor Department revealed a positive trend in the labor market, with a decrease in new claims for unemployment benefits. This decline suggests that there is underlying strength in the labor market, which should continue to support the overall economy. The second consecutive weekly drop in claims indicates that the initial
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