With the changing landscape of the job market, many companies are moving towards a new form of hiring that focuses more on the skills of applicants rather than traditional metrics such as education or years of experience. Recent reports and data show a significant shift in the hiring processes of many organizations, indicating a trend
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has taken a major step by selling a 10% stake in Pershing Square, a move aimed at eventually making his investment firm public. The fundraising round saw the company raise $1.05 billion, representing 10% of the management company and suggesting a valuation of $10.5 billion. The investors involved in the deal
France is making its name known in the world of artificial intelligence, positioning itself as the next superpower in this technological field. The Viva Technology conference held in Paris was abuzz with discussions about France’s advancements as an AI leader. One notable highlight was the French AI firm H, previously known as Holistic, which secured
Doconomy, a Swedish fintech startup, has recently secured 34 million euros in funding from major European banks, such as UBS and CommerzVentures. This influx of cash, obtained through a Series B financing round, highlights the increasing importance of climate-focused financial technology in the industry. Doconomy offers innovative tools that enable bank customers to measure the
The Australian Dollar seems to have held its ground after China’s PMI data was released on Friday. This could be attributed to the hawkish sentiment surrounding the Reserve Bank of Australia’s potential rate hikes in the near future. The fact that the Australian Dollar did not depreciate significantly despite the disappointing PMI figures from China
Asian stocks are seeing a positive trend as they head towards the fourth consecutive month of gains. This trend is driven by various factors, including the performance of global currencies and key economic indicators. The recent data showing a downward revision in consumer spending in the U.S. has had a significant impact on Treasury yields
The recent downside correction in USD/JPY from the 157.70 zone is a cause for concern. While there is a major bullish trend line forming with support at 156.00 on the 4-hour chart, the pair started a downside correction and traded below 157.20. The move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move raises
The latest data on Japanese Retail Trade shows a positive YoY growth of 2.4% in April, surpassing the forecast of 1.9%. This growth is a significant improvement from the previous period’s 24-month low of 1.1%. The increase in Retail Trade is a positive sign for the Japanese economy, indicating an uptick in consumer spending. On
Economists are predicting a 2.8% increase year-on-year in the Core PCE Price Index for April, with personal income and spending expected to rise by 0.3%. While personal income saw a 0.5% increase in March and spending was up by 0.8%, a higher Fed rate path could lead to a rise in borrowing costs and a
The US Dollar Index (DXY) faced a setback after a strong rebound on Wednesday, as markets reacted negatively to the latest US economic indicators. The increase in Weekly Jobless Claims exceeded expectations, signaling a potential softening in the labor market. This, combined with the revised GDP figures showing a growth rate of 1.3%, raised concerns
As the New York Federal Reserve President John Williams addressed concerns about inflation during a recent event, he acknowledged that inflation levels are still too high. However, Williams expressed confidence that inflation will start decelerating later this year. Despite the markets being on edge regarding the direction of monetary policy, Williams did not provide clear
Kohl’s faced a significant blow as its shares dropped by more than 20% in premarket trading following the release of its first quarter financial results. The market was taken by surprise as the company reported a loss per share instead of the expected profit. This unexpected turn of events put the company’s performance in sharp